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Lead Pastor of Upwards Church: Leander & Jarrell, TX

Mary the Mother of Gospel Writer, Mark – Acts 12: 6-19

Posted on May 11, 2022 by dkoop

The next woman we will examine from the book of Acts is Mary, the Mother of Mark who wrote the Gospel of Mark.  Her story is found in Acts 12. 6 …Peter was to be placed on trial…fastened with two … Continue reading →

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Dorcas – Dressmaking Made Her Famous – Acts 9:36-43

Posted on May 10, 2022 by dkoop

DORCAS – The Woman Whose Dressmaking Made Her Famous Acts 9:36-43 Dorcas implies “the female of a roebuck,” “a gazelle”—an emblem of beauty. Dorcas is the first Greek name of a female in the New Testament, its Hebrew equivalent being Tabitha. … Continue reading →

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Mary the Mother of Jesus – Acts 1:14

Posted on May 10, 2022 by dkoop

I hope that you had a great Mother’s Day. Sunday and Monday got to visit my mom which is always a blessing. To honor mothers and all women on Mother’s Day we looked at a few women mentioned in the … Continue reading →

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Jesus Changes Prejudices – Acts 10

Posted on May 6, 2022 by dkoop

Prejudice is everywhere in the world—in every nation, state, city, and neighborhood. Prejudice (discrimination) even exists within families between parent and child, brother and sister, family and relatives. Feelings toward and against people are a tragic reality. There are at … Continue reading →

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