Living on the Right Side of Easter
March 2015 Issue
About the author — Arthur J. Schoonveld
Rev. Art Schoonveld is a retired minister in the Christian Reformed Church. Before retiring in 2001, he served churches in California, Illinois, and Michigan. Since his retirement he has worked part-time for the denomination and has served as an interim pastor. Art and his wife, Anita, have four children and nine grandchildren.
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Following Jesus
Norman F. Brown
Mark 8:31-38
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”Read →
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Walking the Ancient Paths
Norman F. Brown
Jeremiah 6:16-17
“Ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your...Read →
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To What Is Jesus Inviting You?
Norman F. Brown
Mark 3:13-19
Jesus . . . called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. He appointed twelve that they might be with him . . .Read →
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When Jesus Shows Up
Norman F. Brown
Luke 24:13-19
As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were...Read →
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Jesus Explains Himself
Norman F. Brown
Luke 24:17-27
Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.Read →
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Hearts Burning
Norman F. Brown
Luke 24:28-32
“Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”Read →
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Thirst Quenched
Norman F. Brown
Psalm 42:1-8; John 4:7-14
“Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.”Read →
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Zealous Jesus
Norman F. Brown
John 2:13-22
After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the scripture and the words...Read →
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Sowing and Reaping
Norman F. Brown
Galatians 6:7-10; Colossians 1:27
Whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.Read →
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Warning: Sharp Edges!
Norman F. Brown
Hebrews 4:12-13
The word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints...Read →
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Studying What God Inspired
Norman F. Brown
2 Timothy 3:14-17
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.Read →
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Living in the Light of God’s Word
Norman F. Brown
Psalm 119:9-16, 105
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.Read →
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Getting Away From the Noise
Norman F. Brown
Psalm 119:97-104; Mark 1:35
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary...Read →
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Lord, Teach Us to Pray
Norman F. Brown
Luke 11:1-4
“When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come. Give us . . . . Forgive us . . . . And lead us . . .”Read →
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God so Loved
Norman F. Brown
Numbers 21:4-9; John 3:14-16
God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but...Read →
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Ask for Anything You Wish!
Norman F. Brown
John 15:5-16
“If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”Read →
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A Fast Secret
Norman F. Brown
Matthew 6:1, 16-18
When you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that...Read →
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The Simple Life
Norman F. Brown
Philippians 4:10-13
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty...Read →
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Living the Cross-life
Norman F. Brown
Mark 8:34-35
“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”Read →
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The Way of the Cross
Norman F. Brown
Philippians 2:1-8
Being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!Read →
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Great Service
Norman F. Brown
Matthew 20:20-28
“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant . . . just as the Son of Man did not...Read →
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“We Would Like to See Jesus”
Norman F. Brown
John 12:20-33
“Sir,” they said, “we would like to see Jesus.” Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus.Read →
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Our Footwashing Lord
Norman F. Brown
John 13:1-17
He poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around...Read →
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Confession: Good for the Soul
Norman F. Brown
Psalm 51:1-12
Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before...Read →
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Confession: Good for the Body
Norman F. Brown
1 John 1:5-10; James 5:16
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.Read →
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In the Spirit and in Truth
Norman F. Brown
John 4:19-26
“A time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth.”Read →
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A Glimpse of the Holy
Norman F. Brown
Isaiah 6
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of...Read →
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Seeking the Mind of the Spirit Together
Norman F. Brown
Acts 13:1-3
While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work...Read →
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Palm Sunday: “Hosanna”?
Norman F. Brown
Mark 11:1-11
“Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” . . . “Hosanna in the highest heaven!”Read →
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Finding Freedom
Norman F. Brown
John 8:31-32
Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth...Read →
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Put It Into Practice
Norman F. Brown
Philippians 4:4-9
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace...Read →
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