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? I have been going through the Old Testament chronologically again this summer. And I love it. But recently, I received another slap upside the head. The last one came in the winter when I realized how much pride I suffer. This is completely disturbing, because God opposes the proud. I…
What do you do when you believe your situation is beyond help? Do you summon Jesus?
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? I am a skill collector. What this means is that I am not extremely talented in any one major thing. Instead, I grab onto whatever skill has my attention for the moment and I give it 100% until I am satisfied, then, without even putting my mind to searching for…
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One of the historical lives most precious to me found in the Old Testament is that of King David. In fact, the first books of the Bible I ever read were I and II Samuel, which give an account of David’s life. Imagine me, a weak and sickly child living in…
Following Jesus may mean being exposed to severe perils, sometimes physical, and always spiritual in nature. So, we, too, must expect to encounter perilous conditions and fierce trials.
I’m engaged in this study of the biblical book of Mark. I’m reminded of so many simple truths. I’m also understanding more and more how Jesus came with such focus and determination.
Away with the Mosaic Law and in with the New Covenant.
Look for the urgency, the mood, the drama set in the Book of Mark.
Maybe you’re giving up on someone who only needs a little encouragement or on someone who needs a good mentor and role model. Be that role model!
“One of the best wedding gifts God gave you was a full-length mirror called your spouse. Had there been a card attached, it would have said, ‘Here’s to helping you discover what you’re really like!'” Ouch!!!
Agape love, the love of God, is unconditional.
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For millennia, people have celebrated the Winter Solstice, and Christians have celebrated the coming of their King by singing Christmas songs. Born on the plains in a stable in Bethlehem, God came down in the most vulnerable form possible: a babe. This was so remarkable and unexpected that God’s own chosen…
