Returning to Hebrews, Part 5. It happens in the early chapters of Genesis, the story of God’s work of salvation on behalf of mankind barely beginning to be told. Abram, whom God later renames Abraham, has a nephew who has …
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The Lord judges all the thoughts and intentions of our hearts. Yet, he still loves us. Nothing about his passion for us changes.
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Hebrews, Part 3. When we were legalists with long lists of rules to keep and actions to avoid, we thought we had it all figured out. Everyone was beneath us, we were told, as we embarked on a whole new …
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Returning to Hebrews, Part 2 Two weeks ago, we grappled with the significance of the fulfillment of God’s promises through Jesus Messiah and of our need to reflect on him (Part 1). He changes everything. To consider him constantly throughout …
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Hebrews, Part 1. Imagine you live in a culture where Christianity is forbidden. The authorities have taken possession of your homes and have imprisoned the elders of your family units. This has happened more than once, and the effort to …
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In the airport, I began the trip up for the wedding by being prayed over by people I didn’t even know. Luda said the Lord had sent her and her family to pray for my healing.
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Families are messy, humans are messy, and marriage is messy. When you enter marriage, you marry another fallen creature whom God has redeemed.
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Our youngest daughter is getting married. Love, true love, is what brings us together this weekend.
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When it comes to defining sins, I’m going to stick with God’s definitions. He’s the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, the only One with the right to define the rules.
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When we pray, seek God’s wisdom and inspiration, and write to uplift others, we participate in God’s restorative work. This work is holy.
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