Tag: Faith
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Thoughts on Christmas: For To Us A Child is Born
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) I am not very good at shopping ahead of time for Christmas. Fortunately I have avoided…
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Thoughts on Christmas: A Mother’s Song, A Daughter’s Song
And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me– holy is his name. His mercy extends to…
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Thoughts on Christmas: Simeon’s Song
Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Moved by the Spirit,…
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Acting Out Our Faith: Taking the Word
Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. – Acts 8:4 The devil does not give up easily. He is pride personified and will not stop his rebellion against God. He incites and manipulates and connives to work against the kingdom of God and he worked hard to squash this new move…
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Acting Out Our Faith: Speaking About Jesus
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed, then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name…
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Life in Community: Everyone is Broken
During our small group meeting a gentleman shared about his recent journey to the Philippines and the life changing experiences he had there. One of the most powerful truths he saw during his visit was the importance and influence of community. It reminded me of some blog posts I did about two years ago on…
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We Are Not Made For Holes In The Ground
We are not made for holes in the ground Not destined for earthen beds We are not made to rest in the clay Not numbered with the dead We are made to live We are made to last We are made to praise Forever and ever We are not made for corruption Not…
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The Right Kind of Righteousness: Conclusion
But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely…
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The Right Kind of Righteousness: Faith in the Good News
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile. For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The…
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Giving Thanks: Finding the Peace of God
This is the second repost from November of 2010. Hope that you all have a Thanksgiving filled with blessing. Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. – Psalm 95:1-2 Let your…
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