Category: Theology
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Being Late for the Glory of God
Jesus had just miraculously fed over five thousand people with five loaves and two fish. It was now getting late, and Jesus had sent the crowds home. As for his disciples — he made them get into a boat and sent them to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus himself went up on a…
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When You Need Hope
Hope is an interesting phenomenon. With hope, people can thrive despite their circumstances. Without hope, people can slip into depression, despondency and despair. But not all hope is created equal. I can hope it will snow in August in Southern California, but it’s just not going happen. I can hope it will be hotter than blue blazes, and I will probably get my…
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Sanctuary
“Therefore, tell the exiles, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Although I have scattered you in the countries of the world, I will be a sanctuary to you during your time in exile…” (Ezekiel 11:16) Although discipline is love, it certainly doesn’t feel like it sometimes. The people of Judah were experiencing the judgment and…
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Pages and Portraits
I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you. Jeremiah 31:3 As I continue my journey through Jeremiah, I am struck by God’s great love for His people. It’s a love that is everlasting, committed and faithful. I have been thinking a bit about weddings as I am preparing…
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rich people can’t go to heaven
‘Because you say, “I am rich, and have become wealthy, and have need of nothing,” and you do not know that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked… Revelation 3:17 Rich people can’t go to heaven. Rich people can’t enjoy fellowship with God. Rich people cannot be saved. Let me…
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suggestions
For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. Acts 20:27 ——— This verse along with many others in the New Testament sets the standard for Biblical, New Testament preaching. Simply put — sermons are not suggestions. This is a word specifically to pastors and those who teach the…
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miracles
This is my lovely little daughter Gemma at one of her favorite past-times — ice cream. As I was putting her to bed last night — we were discussing the Bible story we had just read, about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. And she asked this all important question: “Does God still do miracles?”…
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idolatry
You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me. John 5:39 There is an idolatry sometimes in our hearts that needs to be addressed. How we need to apply the scriptures to our lives! How we need men and women who can teach the…
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tradition
Jesus said: “You are experts at setting aside the commandment of God in order to keep your tradition…” (Mark 7:9) This is something my wife and I have been talking about alot lately. As Christians — from mostly protestant, white, non-denominational backgrounds — we have some traditions. Although they may not be as formal as …
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tolstoy
I have been re-reading Leo Tolstoy’s book, Confession. I picked this up in Canada a few years ago and I think I am on my third read. One of the greatest writers of all time, Tolstoy earned fame for his novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina in the the mid-1800’s. Confession is one of…
Invited & Called 