Category Archives: Faith

Romans 14

Reading for Friday, Feb. 17: Romans 14 Romans 14 is central to Paul’s correspondence with these early Christians. I’m convinced this is one of the major issues Paul had in mind when he sat down to write to these believers … Continue reading

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Romans 13

Reading for Thursday, Feb. 16: Romans 13 In this chapter, Paul continues with practical application of Christian theology. Specifically, he turns his attention toward Christian engagement in the civic arena. As difficult as it might have been for these Christians … Continue reading

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Romans 12: Living Sacrifices

Reading for Wednesday, Feb. 15: Romans 12 With Romans 12, we reach a pivot point in Paul’s letter. After laying out the theological ramifications of the Gospel, Paul turns here toward more “practical” matters of Christian living. For Paul, ethics … Continue reading

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Romans 9: Is God Faithful?

Reading for Friday, Feb. 10: Romans 9 After the crescendo of ch 8, we’re entering into one of the more difficult sections of Paul’s writing. Paul turns an eye toward his fellow Jews to discuss Israel’s status as God’s chosen … Continue reading

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Romans 4

Reading for Friday, Feb. 3: Romans 4 In this chapter, Paul continues to emphasize the availability of righteousness through faith in Christ, contrasting it with the Jewish belief that righteousness came through “circumcision” — being born a Jew. Against those … Continue reading

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Kimyal Tribe Receives the Word

This is what it means to make a joyful noise. This brought tears to my eyes.

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John 20

Reading for Friday, Jan. 27: John 20 I can’t get over how rich this chapter is. So much that speaks directly to us. It’s been said that Mary Magdalene was the first evangelist, the first to speak the “good news” … Continue reading

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 16

It’s been months since I’ve made one of these posts. Tonight Jackson said, “Daddy, I wish I was in the Bible so I could see God.” I love the simple and sincere faith of my children. They bring me nearer … Continue reading

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John 10

Reading for Friday, Jan. 13: John 10 In John 10, Jesus gives us two metaphors for understanding His role: gate and shepherd. With regard to the gate, it seems that Jesus is making a different point at first. At the … Continue reading

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John 3

John 3.16 is one of the landmark texts in the Christian Scriptures. It looms large, like a mountain peak, towering above all other verses in our collective consciousness. With telescopic range, it encapsulates the enormity of the Gospel message in … Continue reading

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