Scripture to Overcome Family Tension: Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV)
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) We spend a lot of time with our family. From hectic mornings getting ready for work or school to chaotic family vacations that leave us with the wrong kind of memories, families are often in situations that can cause…
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“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Jesus's cry of dereliction from the cross recorded in Mark 15:33-34 haunts us each Lenten season. Traditionally, the church sets aside this season to ponder the deep mystery of God sundered from God, the eternal Son cast out from the Father's presence as he bears the weight of our sin. But…
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Shortly after I became a Christian, I was encouraged to memorize Bible verses. I remember deriving great comfort from memorizing Romans 8:28: “And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose” (ESV). Then one day a scary thought crossed my mind, one I now know…
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When I was a kid, I looked for Waldo. That guy with the red hat, red-striped shirt, and hipster looking glasses. He was elusive, but I was Sherlock. I would scan the overcrowded picture from top to bottom, left to right, and look for anything that was red. Some pages in the Where’s Waldo? books were easy, but some were…
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Isn’t the Bible Outdated?
Jesus promised his followers that if we abide in his Word, it will set us free. But free from what? And what does it mean to abide? This series of articles explores how the truth of Jesus’s Word can free you. Start from the beginning here. As I sit down at my computer today, I’m struck by just how different…
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Weighing the Psalms
When we’re young, the wealth of time and energy most of us enjoy makes us capable of heroic things. For instance, during high school I can remember getting up every weekday morning at 4:30 to read a little Scripture. Now I am incapable of staying conscious at that hour unless I am walking toward the coffee pot. But wake and…
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When the Armies of Heaven Sang for Joy
This two-part series explores the mystery and wonder of the Christmas story from the perspective of angels. This Christmas, as we gather with family, sing Christmas songs, and open presents under our trees, we might find an angel ornament hanging from a branch or perched at the top of our tree overlooking the festivities. Those angel ornaments remind us not…
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