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Continue reading →: Christ Our RighteousnessAnd because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. (1 Cor. 1:30-31) This is part 2 of a 4 part series. You can…
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Continue reading →: Christ Our WisdomAnd because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord” (1 Cor. 1:30-31). This is part 1 of a 4 part series. Every time…
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Continue reading →: Do You Like What You See?I tiptoed in the house. I hurried to the bathroom and hugged the commode as I emptied the contents of my drunken stupor. The next thing I knew, my head was lifted toward the mirror, and I heard a familiar voice say, “Do you like what you see?” I did…
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Continue reading →: A Good Long WhileHow do you feel? Some of you can answer that question with little thought. The words come like breathing. I often respond to that question with a pause because I don’t know how to describe how I’m feeling. To appease the questioner, I say I’m not sure. Perhaps this is…
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Continue reading →: Dear Lady in BracketsA letter to the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11) Dear Lady in Brackets: I am not sure you existed because your story was not included in the earliest manuscripts of the New Testament. Your story is in double brackets in my Bible. I am glad, however, that your story…
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Continue reading →: The Sunday MealOne of my favorite days as a child was Friday. My mom used to pick me up after work and take me to the grocery store. The cupboards looked bare on Thursday, and I was running out of my favorite foods. So, when Friday came, I was ready for our…
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Continue reading →: The Present Reality of the KingdomAn exposition of Luke 14:15-24 I want you to think of one famous person you admire. Imagine that this person invites you to an elaborate, formal dinner party at his home. You are shocked at the invitation. This person is known for throwing elaborate, spare no expense dinner parties. If…
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Continue reading →: Renewal Instead of DespairDo not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Rom. 12:2) Many of us, including myself, start our day with time in God’s Word…
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Continue reading →: Think Over What I Say (Another Application)The following story is fictional and written to illustrate a biblical truth. The sound reverberates through the stadium, causing crackerjacks to spill onto the concrete floor. It’s a sound that silences the crowd for a second before they explode in a frenzy of cheers. It’s a sound that’s crisp, solid,…
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Continue reading →: A Beautiful and Constant ReminderThuh-wack . . . thuh-whack . . . thuh-wack! The repetitive sound of a pile driver is enough to drive anyone crazy. I remember one time when my son-in-law, who works in road and bridge construction, was telling me about his job. He mentioned how an inspector must count the…
The Established Path of Discipleship 