Category Archives: Faith

Nouwen on Anger

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Jason

I’ve been thinking about this quote lately: Anger is what we use when we run out of love.

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Philippians 4

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Aug 10: Philippians 4 I love the way Paul addresses these believers in ch4: “Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown…” (v1). His love for these brothers and sisters leaps off … Continue reading →

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Philippians 3

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Aug 9: Philippians 3 Philippians 3 is one of the most lyrical chapters in the Bible. Paul takes us to lofty heights as he describes the act of forsaking earthly treasure for the sake of knowing Christ. … Continue reading →

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Philippians 2: The Mind of Christ

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Aug 8: Philippians 2 Philippians 2 contains one of the most beautiful Christological passages in the New Testament. After imploring us to have the same mind as Christ, Paul offers a lyrical description of the character of … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 12

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Aug 3: Hebrews 12 On the heels of the great “faith” chapter, the Hebrew writer moves back to the contemporary experience of his audience, but he imports all that he’s mentioned in ch11. It seems that the … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 11

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Aug 2: Hebrews 11 In this great chapter, we are given the definition of faith: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” The Hebrew writer then opens up the … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 10

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Aug 1: Hebrews 10 Notice the all-sufficient nature of the sacrifice of Christ: v4: “For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.” But this only highlights the sufficiency of the … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 7

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, July 27: Hebrews 7 The Hebrew writer begins this portion of his sermon by alluding back to the tradition surrounding Melchizedek. We first meet this mysterious figure on the heels of Abram’s rout of the kings of … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 6

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, July 26: Hebrews 6 We’re reminded again of a sober truth: some will reject “maturity” (v1) by turning away from the faith. And this is most tragic. Hear what the Hebrew writer says in v4-6: “For it … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 5

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, July 25: Hebrews 5 The Hebrew writer expands on his understanding of Jesus as our Great High Priest. As with Aaron, this is a calling for Christ, His appointed role to play. It must be a calling, … Continue reading →

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