As we come to realize that it is not we who live, but Christ who lives in us, that he is our true self, we can slowly let our compulsions melt away and begin to experience the freedom of the children of God. Henri Nouwen (Skip to the end and watch the video if you…
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There is so much at risk on both sides of the equation, and there are no easy solutions...
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We are encouraged to, “Shine like stars in the world because we hold on to the Word of Life.”
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The more I learn the more clues I find. The more I know the more I understand that I cannot know. The more I listen the deeper my faith. The more I see the more I want to see.
When someone’s life comes to an end, young or not so young, there is always an invitation for deep reflection. Death is poignant, and at the same time full with assurance and promise because of the faithfulness of God’s love, and what that faithfulness sparks in us. It’s interesting how things work in harmony, separate…
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[Jesus] said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power[ is made perfect in weakness.” So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever…
Read more “Come to the Banquet” – grace invites where law restricts
The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living. Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. – Romans 13:12-13 If you’re keeping up with my weekly…
Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace. – Romans 6:14 WEEKEND UPDATE: I’d write about this morning’s discussion from Romans Six, but once I got started it would be hard to keep my post a reasonable length.…
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Therefore, as a prisoner for the Lord, I encourage you to live as people worthy of the call you received from God. Conduct yourselves with all humility, gentleness, and patience. Accept each other with love, and make an effort to preserve the unity of the Spirit with the peace that ties you together. You are…
Here in Wake Forest we’re enjoying a beautiful week: cool mornings, warm afternoons; spring on the cusp of summer. There’s new life in the air, excitement, anticipation, a buzz about the future. Everyone around here seems to be graduating from something. I don’t have an extensive “bucket list,” but one item close to the top would…
