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A Borrowed Vision
A BORROWED VISION “For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith… For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith…”—Romans 1:16-17 “Do not … Continue reading
Discipleship
Over the past few months, I have been speaking with my pastor and praying for an opportunity to be more directly involved with my church. For me, the most direct involvement comes from the study of God’s Word (as expressed … Continue reading
True Gratitude is Not Always Pretty
With Thanksgiving right around the bend, gratitude is on our minds, and rightfully so! Amidst time with family and friends—that is, if we are fortunate enough to have them in our lives—we should spend a little time reflecting on the … Continue reading
“Transformation of a Trickster: Jacob Climbs the Ladder”
In the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament, we meet many complex folks who were chosen by God for reasons beyond our limited, finite comprehension, in order to carry out his plan in a particular temporal place and time. Many … Continue reading
“Seeking Him to Find Her to Know Me to Serve Him”
Proverbs is my favorite book in the Old Testament, in part because of its beautiful poetry, but mainly because of its dedication to knowledge and wisdom. The book explores the origin of wisdom, what it is, and exactly how to … Continue reading
“After the Storm”
“We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” -Corinthians 4:8-9 “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for … Continue reading
The Power of Forgiveness
If you are human, you have something called an ego. If you are like me, an imperfect human, your ego gets the best of you, swelling from anger, self-righteousness and arrogance. If you have lived long enough, or at least … Continue reading
“The Light of Grace”
In previous posts, I began to explore the concept of Sin, albeit a light exploration. In these posts, I did not suggest Sin to be a moral shortcoming, nor a state of evil, but as any thought, feeling, attitude, or … Continue reading
The First Step: Walking Away From Myself
I am pride. To claim I am prideful is to imply that I occasionally pass through stages in which I am prideful, but this is shortchanging the reality (predicament) of my humanity. Though I would like to think of mankind … Continue reading
“Faith without Works is Dead: Gratitude through Action”
In the New Testament’s “Book of James,” the apostle who goes by the same name explores a significant concept, one that encourages humans to shy away from their selfish humanity and more Christ-like through consistency, compassion, and accountability: 14 What does … Continue reading
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