“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for,the conviction of things not seen.” Hope is one of those words we use for a wide range of our emotions and affections. “I hope I find a parking space close to the entrance;” or “I hope the Browns win this Sunday;” or “I hope my mother’s …
Category: Hebrews
Oct 22
“The Weight of Knowing”
Reflections on 1 Samuel 3 and Hebrews 10 As we reflect on last week’s scripture, (1 Samuel 3) we are invited into a hard truth: “grace is not a loophole. It is a gift—and gifts can be refused.” Thinking back to our Sunday School days, this story is told as a little boy running back …
Aug 01
The Settled-for-Life
So much of life is just consumed with living. Getting the bills paid, getting to work, getting the kids, getting groceries, getting the dog to the vet, getting the yard done; you know, just living. Some look at this and ask, “Is this all there is?” Most just accept it and live what I call, …
Jun 13
Were is God Looking?
For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth,to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. 2 Chronicles 16:9 We don’t think of it, but seeing is a spiritual discipline. The references to seeing and looking ina chapter on faith, Hebrews 11, are abundant. …
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