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Tag Archives: Bible
It’s Not About Us
There appears to be a trend of believer-centric, felt-need themes becoming more common in sermons and song lyrics. Unfortunately, the unintended message is that God’s awesomeness is defined by what He does for us. However, God’s holiness, righteousness, and sovereignty … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christian, Christianity, Devotional, faith, Pastors, Prayer
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The Payment that Changed Everything
By Friday morning after his entry to Jerusalem, the enemies of Jesus had completed their scheme. Following an illegal trial based on bribery and dishonesty, Jesus had been beaten, mocked, scourged, nailed to an ugly structure used for criminals, and … Continue reading
Satan’s Method is Still Based on This
I hate spider webs. I know they serve a great purpose for catching/reducing flying insects, but after all these years, I still grumble when walking into one. Interestingly, the Devil operates much the same way by building webs across the … Continue reading
Resisting the Weaponizing of Words
In boot camp, you learn to carry a “weapon”. It’s not a “gun”, a term referencing large-bore or crew-served arms like a “machine gun” or “main gun”. It also carries the connotation of proficiency related to said weapon. In similar … Continue reading
Why Now is a Golden Moment for Truth
As the cultural dumpster fire rages, much truth is becoming visible in its light. For years the ideological left has been working in the shadows to destroy the historical timbers supporting our way of life. Areas such as academia, journalism, … Continue reading
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Tagged America, Bible, Christian, Conservatism, Conservative, faith, freedom
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Strength in the Chaos
On an old ballfield back in the early days, some coach for the first time said, “Focus on what you can control and not what you can’t.” Many of us have repeated the same instructions to young players frustrated with … Continue reading
Quiet Strength
“Quiet strength” may sound like an oxymoron, but for God’s people it’s a description of great power at work. This past week, our teaching series in Acts included this one-verse summary of the early church in chapter 9 verse 31. … Continue reading
Word of the Week – Hope
Daily news, endless media negativity, and the actions of people can leave one feeling discouraged about the future. Even worse, during these recent weeks, the voices of encouragement have been drowned out by those who profit from fear. So, in … Continue reading
Word of the Week – Liberty
Freedom to make choices wasn’t the idea of political revolutionaries…it was God’s. In the beginning, God made Adam special above all creatures by breathing His own life into him. In addition, He went the extra step to give Adam (and … Continue reading
Fulfilled Words
In the time leading up to the crucifixion, there were Jesus’ last words. On Saturday there was a time of no words. And then on Sunday morning…there were fulfilled words: “He is not here, He has risen just as He … Continue reading
No Words
After several days of “last words” to the disciples, there suddenly were no words. Jesus had been buried, the sun came up, and it was another day. The scripture provides very little about that day, but we do know two … Continue reading
The Last Words – “It is Finished!”
By Friday morning, the enemies of Jesus had completed their scheme. After an illegal trial that included bribery and dishonesty, Jesus had been beaten, mocked, scourged, nailed to an ugly structure made for criminals, and left to die. However, their … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christian, Easter, Easter 2020, faith, Good Friday
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The Last Words-Abide
“May not the inadequacy of much of our spiritual experience be traced back to our habit of skipping through the corridors of the Kingdom like children in the marketplace, chattering about everything but pausing to learn the value of nothing” … Continue reading
The Last Words-Believe
As the noise and excitement of the crowds faded into the night, Jesus looked His inner circle in the eyes and said: “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.” – John 14:1 NKJV … Continue reading
The Last Words-Love
After Judas left the upper room, Jesus turned to the remaining eleven disciples and instructed them about moving forward. First, He spoke of His glorification (which they were yet to understand), then He said: “A new commandment I give to … Continue reading
The Last Words-Serve
While the cross waited, Jesus celebrated the Passover meal with His disciples and shared some final instructions before being arrested. John chapters 13-17 record the powerful, emotional words that Jesus chose to leave with them. First, He demonstrated how to … Continue reading
What’s True in the Light is True in the Dark
It’s been said, “What’s true in the light is true in the dark.” and it’s a timely reminder. Not only is there a push now to accept immorality, but an increasing demand to celebrate it. Even some prominent church leaders … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christian, Christianity, faith, hope, Leadership, Parenting, Pastors, Prayer
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The Friday We Call Good
Each year, I’m reminded of a Friday in 2012 when a small group of us were in Munich, Germany visiting the grounds of the Dachau Concentration Camp. After walking through the various displays, I looked out across the main part … Continue reading
Is it Worth It?
Do you ever wonder if it’s worth it to do what’s right? To act right? To parent right? To do business right? To coach right? Daily routines and disappointments can undermine our resolve, but there’s a powerful verse to be … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christian, faith, Leadership, Parenting, Pastors, Prayer
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The Most Abused Word in the English Language
One of the striking traits of letters written in the 19th century is the level of thought put into them. For example, notes sent home during the American Civil War contain sentences filled with deliberate, carefully crafted terms of endearment. … Continue reading
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