Category Archives: God

Paul in Acts: Zeal

For some days he was with the disciples in Damascus. And immediately he proclaimed Jesus in the synagogues, saying, “He is the Son of God.” Acts 9:19-20 On the heels of his conversion and baptism, Paul immediately proclaims that Jesus … Continue reading →

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Paul in Acts: Grace

And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. But rise and enter … Continue reading →

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Paul in Acts: Persecuting Jesus

And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” Acts 9:4 At the beginning of Acts 9, things must be going well for Paul (Saul). He’s expanding his work, asking … Continue reading →

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Paul in Acts: The Obedience of Faith

Before looking at the story of Paul’s conversion in Acts 9, I’m reminded of something he says in Romans: [Jesus is the one] through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the … Continue reading →

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Paul in Acts: Even Scattered Seeds Grow

I’m reading the book of Acts right now with an eye toward studying Paul: his movements and his teachings according to Luke. I’ll carry this along for the first little bit here in 2025. For the purposes of clarity, I … Continue reading →

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True Faithfulness

One of the distinctive marks of the Kingdom of God is the way success is measured. This is one of the primary clashes between the Kingdom of God and the kingdoms of the world. In worldly kingdoms, success is about … Continue reading →

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Not Knowing

I wrote this a few years ago about going and not knowing, which is the essence of faith.

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On Despair and Hope

In the wake of Donald Trump’s re-election this week, many people I know are exuberant. That’s probably not surprising, given that I live in a military town in a “red” state. Folks around here are generally conservative by nature, both … Continue reading →

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Boundaries in Families, Part 3

Within our families, we are trying to balance being connected with standing separately. Psychologists refer to this as self-differentiation. This is when I can voice my own thoughts or views, even if they’re different than yours. And yet, while doing … Continue reading →

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Boundaries in Families, Part 1

Family is where we learn about the importance of boundaries. Your Mom and Dad taught you about “Yes” and “No,” about how to behave and — just as importantly — how NOT to behave. Family is where we learn about … Continue reading →

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