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Category Archives: other
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
Shelter-in-Place for Easter
Gathering together for Easter–not allowed! This is a new experience for most of my readers. It gives us a quick glance into the lives of Christian brothers and sisters elsewhere. Ponder these numbers from Open Doors USA: “In just … Continue reading
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Tagged Coronavirus, Joh 16:33, Open Doors, persecuted Christians, Safe Shelter
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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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“The Passion of Patience”
“Patience is not indifference; patience conveys the idea of an immensely strong rock withstanding all onslaughts. The vision of God is the source of patience, because it imparts a moral inspiration … the power to endure is there because you … Continue reading
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Tagged Oswald Chambers, pandemic, Passion, patience
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Simple Compassion
In this pandemic, ask yourself: Am I acting to keep myself safe? It’s all about me. Am I acting to keep others safe? That’s compassion. Short and simple: motivation matters. Ephesians 2:4 (ERV) Don’t be interested only in your … Continue reading
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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