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Two Kingdoms, One Way
The United States Supreme Court is going to be deciding soon on the fate of abortion at the federal level. Nine justices appointed for life (ultimately by God — see Romans 13:1-8) are going to issue a ruling. Despite the fact that no one gets a say in this decision, it sure has brought the hornets […]
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Jesus, the Heavy Equipment Operator (Part II)
I believe a strong argument can be made that the very heart of Christ is His edict to love our enemies (Matthew 5:44) and turn the other cheek (Matt 5:39). The early church made this a qualification for membership. If you decided you still wanted to bear the sword, either in self-defense or as part […]
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Jesus, the Heavy Equipment Operator (Part I)
I am about to say some things that no one, including me, will like. Maybe I will leave a nasty comment afterward. No, that would be wrong. My wife and I have spent the last 6 months reading the gospels aloud every night. Both of us have read Matthew/Mark/Luke/John many times before, but this time […]
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The Sevenfold Ministry of the Holy Spirit
The sevenfold ministry of the Spirit of God (Isaiah 11:1-3): wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, knowledge, godliness and the fear of God. To obtain and retain the blessings of the Holy Spirit, we must approach God as a child (Matthew 18:3). If we think He is impressed by our accomplishments or the ideas & values we’ve […]
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God’s Solid Foundation
“Nevertheless, the solid foundation of God stands firm, having this seal: ‘The Lord knows those who are His,’ and let everyone who claims the name of the Lord keep away from unrighteousness.” (2 Tim 2:19 Pickering NT) Notice God’s “solid foundation” doesn’t mention faith. The gospel was entirely conceived and begotten by the faithfulness of […]
The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Make straight the way of the LORD” (John 1:23)