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Simple truths
A few months ago, I was slightly irritated by a song that seemed to me to be of no value in my walk with the LORD. I heard it, sung it in times of fellowship and worship, and yet was untouched by it. Was I even singing to the LORD, or just joining in as [...]
Judged by Love
I encountered a thought in a book I am currently reading, that I have heard so often expressed. This is one of those thoughts that sounds good, and in a certain sense is absolutely right–but in many ways can be absolutely wrong. It is dangerous when we pass on short snippet thoughts that can be [...]
For me
There are so many new things in my life right now, things that have drawn me to pray and to beg the LORD for certain outcomes. I pray knowing He is the God who answers prayer. I pray knowing He delights to interact with us, and to show us His glory. I pray knowing He [...]
Home sweet home
God created man in His image, and as such we are relational beings. We were created to enjoy intimacy with our Creator. This is not an easily understood concept for many reasons–the greatest being the problem of sin. Our sin separates us from relationship to God. Only when God has redeemed you can you rightly [...]
Mistaking love
I was reminded recently that sometimes we think we are loving, and the person we interact with may have a completely different perspective. I was speaking with someone to whom I believe I have shown a great deal of mercy. She is going through a difficult time in life, and in empathy I chose to [...]
Love, Like, whatever…
I have heard it twice this week, in addition to the countless times before, that though we are called to love people, we do not have to like them. Well, before we get carried away with that, let us think about love, about “like” (whatever that is), and turn to Scripture to see if God [...]
My “testimony” is secondary
My “personal witness” is not a good, or Christlike reason for choosing “good.” It shows that my selfishness and my desire to look good is ultimate, rather than God’s glory. When we teach others to act in such a way so as not to damage their testimony, then we make their selfishness and pride and [...]
Community
If you are a Christian, then you are a part of Christ’s Body. All Christians everywhere across space and time are members of one another. This is worth pondering, because there simply is no lone wolf Christianity. That is an oxymoron, but worse, it is a logical contradiction. To be a Christian is not to [...]
“Persevere, brethren!”
This is how one of my favorite professors, who also chaired my thesis committee, ended class time almost every day. Trite words? No, brethren, for we are at war. Sometimes we numb ourselves enough to forget, or we become so earthly minded that we lose site of reality. You and I need people in our [...]