Tag: brokenness
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Handling Brokenness Part 1: The First Step is Admitting You Have a Problem
But the Lord God called to the man, and said to him, “Where are you?” He said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.” He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which…
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Handling Brokenness: Introduction
This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Romans 3:22-24 (NIV) I have never met a…
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Mercy
“But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give…
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Mother’s Day Memories: A Eulogy for Mamie Yeager
On March 22nd, 2006, my mom was promoted to glory from this life. While I am still missing her each day, it is magnified on Mother’s Day. In her memory, I have posted the eulogy I shared at her memorial service. I hope that it is encouraging, especially to those who have lost their mothers. …
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Practical Theology: Pride in Residence
Pride is a rude and persistent visitor. Once his foot is in the door of a heart unprepared for his advances, he can slip in easily through the thinnest crack, and once through the door, he is never quick to leave. There is no grace or dignity in him and forgiveness flees from his presence.…
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Life in Community: Learning to Love Extravagantly
While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. “Why this waste?” they asked.…
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Life in Community: Everyone is Broken
Everyone who believes has God’s approval through faith in Jesus Christ. There is no difference between people. Because all people have sinned, they have fallen short of God’s glory. Romans 3:22-23 (GW) “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if…
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