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Category Archives: Foundation of faith
Sabbath Rest
I had a delightful Sabbath rest, a lovely nap outdoors. What calls you to a garden snooze? The afternoon sun on my face A balmy breeze in my hair The happy chatter of birds The sweet sent of lilacs … Continue reading
Worldview Q&A
From the Westminster Shorter Catechism: (written 1646-1647) “Q. 1. What is the chief end of man? A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever.” That sums it up.
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Westminster Shorter Catechism, worldview
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A Working Worldview
Do you view the Bible through the lens of our culture, or do you view our culture through the lens of the Bible? Psalm 19:7-9 (NIV) The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of … Continue reading
What’s His Worldview?
Worldview: your philosophy of life, how you think the world works. What’s your worldview? You work, and then you die It’s all good It’s no good God’s got this Assuming God exists (and I do), what’s His worldview? … Continue reading
The Passion, the Greatest Love
“You taught us, Lord, that the greatest love a man can show is to lay down his life for his friends. But your love was greater still, because you laid down your life for your enemies. It was while we … Continue reading
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Tagged Bernard of Clairvaux, Good Friday, love, Passion
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With Passion
“Passion” comes from Latin and means suffering. “Compassion” comes from Latin cum, meaning with, and passus, to suffer, to endure. Compassion suffers alongside the one suffering. Psalm 103:13 (NIV) As a father has compassion on his children, so … Continue reading
A Week of Passion
Pandemic or no, this is Holy Week, a time to remember the Passion of Christ. Why Passion? We don’t find that title in Scripture. It comes from Latin, passio, suffering. We remember how Christ suffered on our behalf. Most of … Continue reading
Pandemic, Perplexity and Purpose
“I will trust Him. Whatever, wherever I am, I can never be thrown away. If I am in sickness, my sickness may serve Him; in perplexity, my perplexity may serve Him; if I am in sorrow, my sorrow may serve … Continue reading
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Tagged John Henry Newman, pandemic
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Pestilence, Plague and Protection
Act wisely, and fear not: Psalm 91:1-3, 5-6 (NIV) Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and … Continue reading
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Tagged Coronavirus, pestilence, plague, protection, Psalm 91:1-6
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Post-Plague Prayer
2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, plague, prayer
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