Erased By His Blood
He had never known the crushing weight of sin upon His person.He had never tasted the bitter shame of it.Yet, He willingly chose the sorrowful road that leads to joy.On […]
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GO BIG OR GO HOME!
“Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well.” Matthew 6:33Most of this is from a friend named Bob Lehman. Maybe
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Not Alone in Our Pain
Recently, I shared with the church that my stepfather had tragically shot himself and taken his own life. This brought a shadow of pain and shock that still hovers in
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The Vine
I’ve heard this analogy given several times, but it bears repeating. There’s an encouragement often shared: buy flowers and put them on your table. They are beautiful, enjoyable, and fragrant.
No Other Like You O Lord
I’ve spent some recent time in India sharing the gospel.Psalm 86 has always spoken to me, but here in New Delhi, its words feel even more profound. Psalm 86:8a says:
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“Since everything God created is good, we should not reject any of it but receive it with thanks.” 1 Timothy 4:4
Do nothing from guilt, but let grace abound,In His sacred space, our purpose is found.We are made to eat, to nourish and sustain,We are made to sleep, to rest and
Peace & Blood
“…making peace by the blood of his cross.”(Colossians 1:20b)His blood establishes peace; our hostilities with God are finished. The war is over.Paul echoes this truth to the Romans:“Therefore, since we
“Hearts Unfold Like Flowers”
“Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above.”– From the hymn Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee What a beautiful image this line paints. Sometimes, our hearts can
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Our Destination (Part 2)
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil FOR YOU ARE WITH ME….” Psalm 23:4 When I grew up, my best
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Our Destination (Part 1)
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil….” Psalm 23:4My wife and I do our best to go on a walk
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Wounds That Heal
“Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it… because your sorrow led you to repentance.” —2 Corinthians 7:8-9“Faithful are the wounds of a friend,
Listening Well
“God is not a God of confusion, but of peace.” 1 Corinthians 14:33Many years ago, when I was in high school, our family hosted a foreign exchange student for a