Tag Archives: gospel

The Gospel According to Job

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

Today, I want to bring out this book, out into the spotlight.  It is a tremendous devotional that makes its way through the book of Job.  I have leaned on it, and it has held me nicely.  I challlenge you … Continue reading →

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The Glory of Gripping Things

Posted on April 21, 2017 by

Understanding the way our Father works is a personal passion for me.  I did not ‘major’ in theology, and so many things have to be painstakingly explained to me, like I was a small child. It seems that I will occasionally find something … Continue reading →

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Feet Finders, [Intimacy]

Posted on February 15, 2017 by

One of the more amazing studies you can do in the New Testament (Matthew-Revelation) are the people who found themselves at the feet of Jesus. Actually there is probably more than you think. There are some common dynamics that take … Continue reading →

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The Art of Offending Jesus

Posted on February 3, 2017 by

Our actions can bless God, and others immensely. We really have no idea that we have such power in our grasp. But we do say and do things that do alter the realities of those who are trying desperately to … Continue reading →

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Almost Holy, [Almost]

Posted on September 22, 2016 by

“And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. 19 I want to do what is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is … Continue reading →

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The Tabloids Were Scandalous!

Posted on September 13, 2016 by

‘Scandalizing is celebrated openly today. We’ll manipulate and defame so all will pretty much see our enemies as disgraceful or hypocritical. It makes me want to cry when I hear of this intimidation inside the Church. Jesus told us that this would … Continue reading →

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Evaluating Jesus Truly, [CS Lewis]

Posted on June 5, 2016 by

“The Difference Jesus Makes,”  from C.S. Lewis What are we to make of Jesus Christ? This question…has, in a sense, a frantically comic side. For the real reason is not what are we to make of Christ, but what is He … Continue reading →

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