Second Samuel, Chapter 11, is the story of Israel’s great King, David, committing adultery with the wife of one of his generals, Uriah. It is a long sad story of… Continue Reading Be Where You Belong
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Sometimes we find it hard to receive appreciation, gratitude, or love from others because of a thought that lingers in the back of our minds: “If you really knew me, you… Continue Reading Fully Known and Truly Loved
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Have you ever wondered if the Christian life is supposed to feel like rest or like work? The Bible seems to say both. Scripture tells us to rest in Christ,… Continue Reading Peaceful Pursuit
Paul writes in Philippians 2:14, “Do everything without grumbling or arguing,” and then in Philippians 4:4 he says, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” I… Continue Reading The Freedom of Trust
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You may have noticed that our culture subtly trains us to think of ourselves as the main character. Movies center on a protagonist who overcomes impossible odds. Superheroes save the… Continue Reading Not the Hero of the Story
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When I was a hippie,I would sometimes pick up a Bible and look for the “good parts.”Leviticus chapter 3 would have been so defined,simply because of its first verse. “If… Continue Reading Galatians 2:20 Part 3
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“My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in… Continue Reading Galatians 2:20 Part 2
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The peace offering in Leviticus 3 stands out from the other offerings because part of it becomes a meal. A meal for the priest and his family, and a meal… Continue Reading A Sweet Aroma of Peace
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“My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in… Continue Reading Galatians 2:20 Part 1
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If you throw a ball into the air, you already know what will happen next. It may soar for a moment, but eventually gravity pulls it back down. That pull… Continue Reading Defying Gravity
“Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, and you say, ‘Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well’—but then you don’t… Continue Reading Faith in Action
I often listen to the Christian radio station Air1. One of the DJs frequently says, “The world is full of nice people, but if you can’t find one, then be… Continue Reading Kindness
