I can imagine the shock on the disciple’s faces when Jesus said to them, “Take up your cross.” I imagine …
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This week I did something I haven’t done in a very long time. As in, I can’t actually remember the …
On Monday, we sussed out that little phrase in 2 Corinthians 10 (admittedly a touch out of context), in which …
Why does God command us to worship him? Is it because he needs constant affirmation? Is he divinely insecure, so …
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For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the LORD. IS 55.8 God calls …
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It’s not easy to make sense of scripture. Parts of it are downright weird or even horrific. The story of …
If I don’t forgive my friend until I feel like forgiving…I’ll never forgive. If I am not kind to my …
God doesn’t need our work. ? He doesn’t need our money, either. ?God can get everything done without a heavenly …
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For the first 30 years of his life, Jesus was boring. He was an unknown carpenter who wasn’t doing “big” …
I’ve been thinking a lot about risk lately. In my little circle of Reformed theology, taking risks for God is …
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in …