Category Archives: Faith

1 Timothy 4

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, Aug. 22: 1 Tim. 4 Several of our readings this year have reinforced the idea of “falling away”. Paul’s reflections at the beginning of 1 Timothy 4 is another such passage. Paul reminds Timothy of the Spirit’s … Continue reading →

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1 Timothy 1

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, Aug 17: 1 Timothy 1 I’ve never noticed until today the way Paul begins his letter to Timothy: “Paul an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God our Savior,” (v1). This tells us a lot about … Continue reading →

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Colossians 2

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, Aug 14: Colossians 2 Paul writes these believers to counter a prevailing heresy, some sort of divergent teaching that runs contrary to the true Gospel. This leads Paul to write, “See to it that no one takes … Continue reading →

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Colossians 1

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, Aug. 13: Colossians 1 I love this chapter for several reasons. First, I love what Paul says about the gospel, how it is bearing fruit in his day “and growing throughout the whole world” (v6). This declaration … Continue reading →

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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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