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Tag: Coffee and a Verse of Scripture
how does scripture direct us to respond to lies, deception, and “the ignorant talk of foolish people”?
For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves. - 1 Peter 2:15-16 We live in a world where everything seems to be an argument. There is …
when Jesus troubles our waters
what it takes is meeting Jesus, then responding to his invitation to live
stuck in the spiritual equivalent of CandyLand
Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly—mere infants in Christ. I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. - 1 Corinthians 3 So this is a grandchild …
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Photo-highlights from a good week
"I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can see something of the future he has called you to share. So that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do, grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for his followers. Oh, …
“Pressed down, shaken together and running over”
I pray that these images will inspire and encourage you
a timely word from scripture concerning arrogance and narcissism
People who are inclined to, "think highly of themselves" need to spend some time in the presence of these beautiful children
when miracles get in the way of transformation
"Jesus himself said, 'I could raise someone from the dead and tomorrow you still would not believe without another sign!'
how the power of scripture is diluted by literalism and narrow dogma
The strength of our mission and outreach initiatives is directly related to our commitment to exploring, and learning, and understanding the scriptures.
Be strong and let your heart take courage! #CoffeeAndScripture
God has never given up on you, and God never will!
Derek Maul: Words, Photographs, and Food for the Journey 