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God’s covenant with Abraham has been reformed in this credo, “justified by faith.” Paul writes and teaches and reminds us of the mighty acts of a God who loves us, courts...
Read MoreThe psalmist calls us to praise the Lord with joyful noise and songs of praise, to worship the Lord as Creator and King. Then he evokes a pastoral setting: “We are...
Read MoreWhen the Israelites leave Egypt, the dream of promise shines brightly in their minds. They confuse potential promise with pie-in-the-sky promise. Moses, a reluctant leader, also serves at times as an...
Read MoreYou’ve got to be kidding! We’re often amazed to read the ongoing saga of faith and doubt that Exodus chronicles in the story of the Israelites and their quest to enter...
Read MoreJohn 3:16 expresses an overwhelming love: “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal...
Read MoreChristians live in two worlds. We dwell in an earthly realm where we experience life through our five senses and interact with things reasonable, rational, ordinary, and necessary. We are all...
Read MoreFor this reason it depends on faith, in order that the promise may rest on grace.” Reflect on these words. This simple sentence offers a critical truth. We can do nothing...
Read MoreThe apostle Peter provides a good example of how easily people of faith miss the point. We sometimes get so caught up in the pageantry and excitement that we lose sight...
Read MoreGo from your country. . . . ” In our postmodern, transitory, global community, this command doesn’t seem like such a big deal. Social media and instantaneous communication make it possible...
Read MoreYears ago I attended two churches in the same community. One congregation had about 3,000 members, while the other boasted just over 300. Both congregations were having celebrations of their ministries....
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