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Christmas is Coming, but Christ is Already Here
I know it’s a wee bit early for a blog about Christmas, but this one isn’t really about that. It’s about hope. Yes, I know that one of the Advent candles symbolizes hope, and really, the entire Christmas season is … Continue reading
The Joy of the Lord Comes from Hoping in Him
This weekend in America we are celebrating Independence Day, a time commemorating the birth of our nation. This got me thinking about joy. Joy is a gift from God, but one that is all too often overlooked. I get it, … Continue reading
Beyond Belief – What Does God Have To Do with My Longings?
Another way you might say this to me is: OK, so maybe you have provided some logical, philosophical, and even scientific arguments for the existence of God, but so what? Why should I care? Here’s the short answer: because God … Continue reading
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Tagged All who are thirsty, Beyond Belief, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Faith, Hope, How can God fulfill my longings?, Jesus is knocking at the door, Living water, Longings, The beauty of the Lord, The truth will set you free, Things are not the way they're supposed to be, You will know the truth
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Whom Will You Thank?
This being the Sunday leading into Thanksgiving week, I felt God leading me to pause our series on apologetics (“Beyond Belief“), at least for this week, to reflect on this upcoming holiday, particularly focusing on thankfulness and gratitude. Let’s start … Continue reading
Advent: The Invasion – Hope
The gift of hope is most precious in the bleakest of times. The evergreen leaves in a traditional Advent wreath are meant to symbolize the hope of eternal life that Jesus brought to the darkness of this world. One of … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Christmas, Christmas is an invasion story, God's plan for salvation, Hope
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Hope as an Anchor for My Soul
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of … Continue reading
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Tagged Firm foundation of faith, Hebrews, Hope, Hope as an anchor for the soul
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Dwell in the House of the Lord
Back to the 23rd Psalm, to finish out with the last verse: Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6 (NIV) … Continue reading
Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak and Become Angry
Brady Boyd, Senior Pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, CO, is doing great things to help the Church lead the way out of racial conflicts in meaningful ways–not sweeping the issues under the rug hoping they’ll go away. … Continue reading
Being Resurrected by the Resurrected King
One week removed from Easter, how are you feeling now? How long did the Easter glow last? For me, Holy Week 2020 was a deeper, richer experience than normal, thanks to the forced rhythm of life being slower this year … Continue reading
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Tagged Belonging, Christianity, Easter, Faith, Fear, God, Grace, Healing, Holy Spirit, Holy Week, Hope, Jesus, Love, Resurrection, Serving God, Trust
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Ultimate Come-from-Behind Victory
So Good Friday wasn’t how it ends. Just when all hope was lost, actually after the final buzzer, Jesus makes the final play that wins the day, wins the week, wins eternity for us. Jesus of Nazareth, the unlikely Messiah, … Continue reading
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Tagged Celebration, Christianity, Easter, Faith, Fear, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Hope, Judgment, Love, Serving God, Trust
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