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Aug 06
Our Goal is Maturity—The Full Statue of Christ
Ephesians 4 Too often we get our clues from the World (Gentiles), and the celebration of diversity becomes an immature acting out of out attention seeking self. Like an immature child constantly calling, “Mommie, look at me!” When we get our direction from the Scriptures, like here in Ephesians 4, we see that mature inclusion …
Jun 28
Do You Get Tired in Worship?
Psalm 150 The question is not, “do you get tired OF worship?” but “in” worship? We I read Psalm 150, I feel exhausted. All the praising, the music, the sounds, the exuberance leaves me out of breath. This worship is not contrived, or a manipulation, it is the out flow of the praise of God …
Jun 26
Green Pastures and Dark Valleys
Psalm 23 Yes, this is the best-known passage of Scripture. When I conduct a funeral for a family not familiar with the Bible, they always ask for “The Lord is my shepherd.” Those of us who are so familiar with this Psalm we can recite it from the King James Version, sometimes need to look …
Jun 17
The Prayer of Struggling Faith
Psalm 13 Some Christians in their hyper-piety are scandalized at the thought of questioning God. But the God of the Bible invites us into conversations where we do ask questions, and we are not upbraided because of them. This is one of those places. The questions are very blunt, the emotions are very raw, and …
