Truth

No wonder God loves you

May 1, 2012

For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person — though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die — but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for [...]

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Prodigal God

January 31, 2012

Forgiveness is free and unconditional to the perpetrator, but it is costly to you. Prodigal God, page 83 This quick 130-page read is a beautiful exploration of the parable of the prodigal son. We spend most of our time learning from the example of the younger brother, and of course there is a rich and [...]

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Strength of my heart

January 25, 2012

Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength [...]

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Received

November 29, 2011

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Mark 11:24 Prayer in the Bible is bold. It’s big. It’s without ceasing, in Paul’s words. I constantly catch myself doing more wishful thinking than praying. I read David’s prayers in the psalms, and I’m [...]

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Earnest love

November 22, 2011

Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace. 1 Peter 4:8-10 I had a sweet opportunity to serve and bless one of my [...]

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Physician

October 25, 2011

And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and though she had spent all her living on physicians, she could not be healed by anyone. She came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, and immediately her discharge of blood ceased. And Jesus said, “Who [...]

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