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Hang tough – Hebrews 12,13
The great crowd of witnesses — 12:1 Although it isn’t likely that those who have gone on before can really see what the current world is doing, the figure of speech here does motivate us to faithfulness to think that … Continue reading
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The stones will cry out — Luke 18-20
Yesterday I participated in a memorial service of a faithful sister who died of cancer. Although I and the rest of the congregation will miss her wit and warmth, it was such a joy to celebrate a life well and … Continue reading
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Tagged civic duty, eyes of the world, glory, operative word, pharisee, praise, publican, repentance, sinner, spiri, story of zaccheus, taxes
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O Death, where are your thorns? — Hosea 13-14
Today our reading finishes the book of Hosea with a couple more penetrating thoughts to mull over. As unpleasant as it is… One of the most dangerous misunderstandings common among “casual” western “believers” is that since God is love, that … Continue reading
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Tagged grace, mercy, praise, punishment, sacrifice, thanksgiving
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Courtly Proverbs— Proverbs 25-27
Today’s reading begins in Proverbs 25, which begins what is sometimes called the courtly proverbs. They are proverbs of the inspired Solomon that were added to the original book by scribes of Hezekiah’s time: “These also are proverbs of Solomon … Continue reading
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Tagged backbiting, boasting, dog eats it vomit, enemies, good words, meddling, praise, pride, reality check, testing, tomorrow
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The Angels Still Praise Him
Over the last few weeks we’ve been taking a look at the stories surrounding the birth of Jesus, the Christ. In these little meditations I’m hopeful that you’ve noticed that the more things change about mankind, the more they remain … Continue reading →