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Category Archives: Disappointment
The Problem with Baseball, 2022
Major League Baseball kicks off the 2022 season tomorrow. After the offseason lockout by the owners threatened to truncate this season — even if the prospect of a cancelled season always felt like a hollow threat — I suppose the … Continue reading
Going and not knowing
By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was about to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. Hebrews 11:8 I once thought that faith … Continue reading
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2022: Moving Forward
I really love this time of year. Let me be clear: it has nothing to do with the weather. After a couple of nights with temperatures in the 20s around here, I can’t wait for spring to arrive! No, I … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, Blessings, Church, COVID-19, Culture, Devotional, Disappointment, Discipleship, Faith, Family, God, Gospel, Hope, Huntsville, Imago Dei, Jesus, Kingdom Values, Scripture, Social Issues
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Psalm 10: Break the Arm of the Evildoer
The Psalmist begins with an accusation: Why, O LORD, do you stand afar off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? Psalm 10:1 These are strong words, but I’ve been there. Have you ever felt as if God … Continue reading
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Hosanna and the Idolatry of Our Expectations
Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, … Continue reading
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Psalm 6: Drenched Couches
Sorry for the long delay between Psalm posts. I’ve been a little discouraged but now I’m back in the groove of writing again. Psalm 6 is a cry for healing amid the weight of grief and anguish. David begins this … Continue reading
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A New Day: Garland Instead of Ashes, Part 3
Because Jesus died on the day of Preparation, some of His followers had to hustle to bury Him before the Sabbath began. His body was turned over to Joseph of Arimathaea, a wealthy disciple who arranged for Jesus to be … Continue reading
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A New Day: The Gift, Part 2
The Gospel writer tells us that Isaiah’s prophecy was fulfilled in Jesus. In Matthew 4, Matthew quotes this verse when Jesus begins His ministry, specifically when He begins preaching His message of repentance. Jesus is indeed the great light, the … Continue reading
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Overexpecting
It seems to me that we tend to overexpect quite a bit — we have unrealistic expectations for our institutions, our relationships, or really just about any area of our lives. I first came across the word in James K.A. … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Disappointment, Discipleship, Faith, God, Gospel, Isaiah, Jesus, Kingdom Values, Marriage, Politics, Scripture, Social Issues, Theology
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Meditation: January 8, 2021
It’s been a difficult week. There was turmoil in Washington D.C. this week as a group of violent protesters stormed the Capitol building, wreaking havoc. It seems they thought they were taking something back. But lives were lost, as was … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Disappointment, Faith, God, Isaiah, Politics, Scripture, Social Issues, Terrorism
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