Ramblings of a Jesus-follower, husband, father, pastor, adjunct professor, writer, and someone who really needs to exercise more
As a church, there is a time to celebrate people, roles, accomplishments, and things like that. But, we must be so careful not to create an environment where we are hurting some people even as we honor others.
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When we hear the phrase, “fear of the Lord,” we may be tempted to think that it would only promote negative emotions. But, when properly understood, it can create incredible happiness!
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Judges 21:25 (NLT): “In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes.”
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John 3:30 (NLT): “He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.”
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There’s nothing like a long bike ride that can wear you out and recharge you at the same time.
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Proverbs 14:20-21 (NLT): “The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many ‘friends.’ It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.”
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When people talk about the temple, they talk about a building. When Jesus talks about the temple, He’s talking about a body.
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We should certainly study God’s Word. But sometimes, the best thing we can do to enjoy and worship our great God is to step outside on a clear night and get lost in the immensity of God’s creation above us.
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As someone who believes that the Bible is the fully inspired, completely faultless Word of God, we also believe that we shouldn’t agree with everything it tells us. This post highlights an Old Testament story that is a case in point.
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The Old Testament should not be seen as boring or outdated. It is packed with road signs that point to Jesus. Part of the thrill of reading the Old Testament is simply looking for Jesus.
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