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The Changing of Seasons
And I will make them and the places all around my hill a blessing, and I will send down the showers in their season; they shall be showers of blessing. (Ezekiel 34.26) I really enjoy the changing of seasons. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible Study, creation, Devotional, faith, grace
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God Wears Tattoos
…Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands… (Isaiah 49:15b-16a, ESV) I remember the first time I came across this verse. I was teaching through Isaiah, looking … Continue reading
The Nun God
I had the opportunity to listen to a radio show that featured former nun, Karen Armstrong, as she promoted her new book, A Case For God. According to the interview, Ms. Armstrong has been able to transcend the insufficient ideas and … Continue reading
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Tagged atheism, belief, doubt, faith, worship
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Disagreeing with Jesus
We have a long and infamous record of facing God-in-the-flesh and telling him that he is either mistaken or wrong. The hubris of the human soul surely causes the heavenly audience to gasp is horror on a regular basis. For … Continue reading
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Tagged belief, christianity, Devotional, faith, good news, jesus
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Earth Splitting Joy
And all the people went up after him, playing on pipes, and rejoicing with great joy, so that the earth was split by their noise. (1 Kings 1:40, RSV) The “splitting of the earth” is an obvious hyperbole, so much so that … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible Study, faith, joy, judgment, revenge
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Getting Personal
Sometimes I wonder at myself. I am a walking contradiction. I need to be around and interact with people and yet I am an extremely private person who enjoys time alone. I get wrapped up in the pages of well … Continue reading
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