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Bible Study Tools
I am using more digital sources than ever in my study. It is interesting to me that the MORE I have paid for something… the higher the level of aggravation. First of all, Biblegateway is free. It’s beauty is I can look up Scripture quick, it has a huge number of translations, and it could be utilized to store online…
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#WeAreN
<– Our social media logo now includes the Arabic letter ن (n), used by ISIS to mark Christian homes in Iraq. #WeAreN — Christianity Today (@CTmagazine) July 23, 2014 Christianity Today steps up to demonstrate a show of solidarity with Christians being forced out of Mosul. HERE is more of the story.
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Night of Power
This is a “Night of Power” for Muslims during Ramadan. It is a night remembering Muhammad and how he received his revelations. It is a day like this we intercede, asking God to reveal himself in true power as Muslims turn again to prayer.
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Mosul
The world is once again blowing up. Russia being Russia. Putin being Putin. It is comical to see news clips from Russian TV about the Malaysian Air disaster. Those who remember the old Soviet Union will chuckle and think, “Pravda” lives! The Middle East is blowing up… again. All the old pre-trib guys are warming up the presses to bring…
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The powerful, permanent work of the cross
The cross is the great sign, the reality from which every other sign becomes like a shadow, outlining that reality but lacking its complete form. The hour of Jesus brings a work that has eternal consequences. Even raising Lazarus was temporary.
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The incredible power of the crucifixion
The irony of Jesus’ crucifixion is often lost in a couple of poorly translated words. We often just don’t know what to do with the words in that context, so it ends up being that Jesus was crucified with a couple of thieves. Actually, Barabbas, along with the two crucified with Jesus, were probably terrorists. They threatened the Empire. Jesus…
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Get your soul in gear
1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— (Ps. 103:1-2) We can speak to our souls. The deepest seat of our deepest emotions is like the “control center” of our being. And there are times we need to speak out and get it in gear. We can choose to recite the…
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7.20.14 The Affections of Our Heart podcast
“The Affections of Our Heart” — Heights Church Sunday morning message Subscribe in a reader or on iTunes
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Random Weekend Thoughts
We had a fast and furious trip to Duluth to see our son in the musical “Pippin.” As I drive I have a lot of thoughts tumble through, none of which I can remember for very long. To develop them is a lot of fun… but maybe for another time… and privately. Some thoughts along the way: — We heard…
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We have the mind of Christ
Those words from Paul are so challenging. As I am about to embark on some the craziest adventures of my life in the next few months, I have to keep saying: While I can’t be 100% on this being the mind of God, I can say with 100% certainty I WANT the mind of God!
