Month: November 2024
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Called, Loved and Kept: A Timeless Reminder
The opening of Jude’s letter focuses not on geography but on the identity of his readers: the called, beloved, and kept. We need to reflect on these terms with their deep theological richness. In a world dismissing doctrine, Jude reminds the church of its secure foundation in God’s eternal, sacrificial,…
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From Persecutor to Preacher: The Transformative Power of Grace
Saul’s journey from a relentless persecutor of the church to Paul, a devoted apostle, is a breathtaking story of redemption and renewal. Acts 9 reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. The gospel doesn’t just forgive—it transforms, bringing new life to those who were once…
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Tuning The Harp (4)
So that we do not get too esoteric about it all, let me try to boil down what I am after in prayer – and as it relates to the first petition Jesus taught to consider in prayer. And by way of introduction to this portion, I am reminded of…
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Thanksgiving Lost… and Found
I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. Psalm 69:30 Say not, “What is the cause that the former days were better than these?” You do not inquire wisely concerning this. Eccl 7:10 Ed Ross writes; Gone are the idyllic Norman Rockwell…
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Ergo: The Unstoppable Logic of Grace
“Ergo”—therefore—is a word that perfectly captures the apostle Paul’s thought process in Romans 3. He takes us on a journey of profound logic that leads to a deep spiritual truth. At each step, the reasoning is clear and inescapable, drawing us closer to the heart of the gospel message. As…
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Hearts Aflame: Proclaiming the Greatness of God
“Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” (Luke 24:32, BSB). These words, spoken by the disciples on the Emmaus road, capture the essence of a heart ignited by the presence and truth of God. Whether encountered…
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The Miracle of Oneness in Christ
“Have you ever experienced the inexplicable bond with a fellow believer, one you’ve only just met? It’s a connection that defies logic—a deep, immediate sense of unity that seems unshakable. This miraculous oneness is not the product of shared hobbies, cultural background, or even life experiences. It is a work…
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Tuning The Harp (3)
Going all the way back to the 60’s (yeah, I go back even before that) – I heard discussions about how to make the Gospel relevant to people. Might I kindly but firmly say, that such thinking is completely upside down and misses the point of the Gospel entirely. In…
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It Is Finished: The Assurance of Complete Forgiveness
Recently, I was struck by a question posed to me: What’s on your mind? It’s a question that often draws out the mundane, the daily concerns, or even deeper reflections. But in that moment, one overwhelming truth filled my thoughts—a truth so stunning it deserves to shape every believer’s life:…
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