Author Archives: Bill Rasco

Devoted

In Acts 2:42-47, the first church in Jerusalem is described as “devoted.” Dictionary.com defines the word devoted as, “to concentrate on a particular pursuit, occupation, purpose, cause.” Luke says that the early believers concentrated on the teaching of the apostles, … Continue reading

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Not Enough Books

As the Gospel of John comes to a close, John says in chapter 21, verse 25, “Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Where every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself … Continue reading

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Love One Another

If you have attended Spring Creek for a while, you have seen a baptism. It you have seen a baptism at Spring Creek, you have had a chance to stand in a Welcome Circle. The Welcome Circle is a time … Continue reading

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We Wish to See Jesus

In John 12:20-26, there is an event that I love to revisit over and over again. It is the time of the Passover (John 12:1) and Jerusalem is filling up with visitors from all over the known world. Jews and … Continue reading

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Freedom

“…and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” – John 8:32 Freedom is a wonderful thing. We live in a country that values freedom. The freedom of religion is designed to allow Americans to worship … Continue reading

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A Man in Here

Every time I read John 5, I can hear the Statler Brothers singing in the background. It’s an old song from an album simply titled, “New Testament.” The song is called, “There’s a Man in Here” and the chorus goes….”There’s … Continue reading

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The Word

The Word was God! John 1:1 makes a bold statement about Jesus. Jesus was not a man who walked the streets preaching and teaching and then became something special. Jesus is God come to dwell among His people. Jesus is … Continue reading

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Death and Life

We stand again at the cross of Jesus. Our reading this year has brought us to this place for a third time. Savor this moment. Imprint this picture deeply in your minds because the cross is where we go every … Continue reading

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The Image of Jesus

The scribes and the chief priest want to be rid of Jesus. They send spies to watch Him and ask Him questions to trap Him. In Luke 10:22, they pose a question about paying taxes. Is it lawful to give … Continue reading

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Stories

Luke 15 holds three of the best known parables of the Bible. A lost coin, a lost sheep, and a prodigal son illustrate the love of our Father for His people. They demonstrate the lengths to which God will go … Continue reading

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