Category Archives: Scripture

No Room: The Inn

She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. – Luke 2:7 It is a scene that has been well rehearsed in our consciousness: Mary and Joseph, weary … Continue reading

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Archive: Bring Them to Jesus

Tomorrow morning, I’ll be preaching at our annual Children’s Day service. I was going back through my blog archives and I came across this post I made two years ago. I wanted to post it here again, basically to serve … Continue reading

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Indescribable

There’s a Jewish saying: “In order to describe God, one would have to be God.” Even though we use words like “holy” or “righteous” or “Father” to help shape our understanding of God, we do so with the knowledge that … Continue reading

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One Word

On his blog, Mike Cope once commented that each year he tries to choose a “theme word”, a word to focus on over the course of each year. A few years ago, he chose the word “listen”. Great word. Great … Continue reading

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The Intersection of Hope

It’s easy to look back and see that 2008 was a difficult year. The economy is on everyone’s mind; each day brings news of more corporate scandals and massive employee layoffs. But 2009 is upon us and with the new … Continue reading

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Compelled: Looking Back

With my first post of 2008, I laid out my New Year’s resolution: to do only those things that were compelled by the love of Christ. With 2 Corinthians 5 as my motivation, my goal for the year was to … Continue reading

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Abounding in Hope

I came across a verse in my study today that I’ve never fully absorbed before. But it was one that especially resonated with me. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that … Continue reading

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Good News

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In … Continue reading

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Always

1 Corinthians 13 1 If I speak in human or angelic tongues, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries … Continue reading

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Praying For Your Enemies

One of the highlights of my day is hearing my kids pray each night. A couple of nights ago, this is what Joshua prayed: “Dear God, please bless the poor people and the sick people and all the people in … Continue reading

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