What do you think is the most difficult word in the English language? Would it be “lachrymose” (causing tears, tearful) or “contumacious” (insubordinate, rebellious) because we use them so rarely? Would it be “hemacytometer” (instrument for counting blood) or “Boanerges” (skilled orator) because they are tricky to spell? I think that, if forced to …
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Jun 09
Hoping against Hope
Romans 4:13-25 Often, we face some difficulty or opposition and lose all hope for anything to get better. Abraham faced the deadness of his own body. Death is surely the end of all hope. How can we hope when we face all our dreams and desires are dead?Abraham had faith, and today I want us …
Jun 02
Trinity Sunday
Genesis 1:1-4, John 1:1-4 This Sunday is Trinity Sunday. While Trinity is a foundational theological concept, the purpose of this day is not to rehearse the theology of the Trinity. The passages highlighting the Trinity show us the relationship that is within the Godhead. In creation we see God creating heaven and earth, but there …
May 18
Is There a Purpose in Suffering?
But that’s not all! We gladly suffer, because we know that suffering helps us to endure. And endurance builds character, which gives us a hope that will never disappoint us. All of this happens because God has given us the Holy Spirit, who fills our hearts with his love. (Romans 5:3-5 CEV) God’s power and …
