1 Peter 3:24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. (ESV) The power of the cross is the revelation of our inclusion in our Heavenly family. Before Adam was Adam, he was in Christ. Before … Continue reading By His Wounds
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Under new suspension
I love it when the "planets align" or when "a plan comes together" or when "all things work out for the good." I like that kind of stuff don't you? Nobody wants to be "suspended" in "suspense" of an unknown outcome, right? Isn't our nature as humans to be in control? We want to know … Continue reading Under new suspension
Poles and Snakes
John 3:9 Nicodemus said to him, “How can these things be?” 10 Jesus answered him, “Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you do not understand these things? 11 Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen, but you do not receive … Continue reading Poles and Snakes
Go ahead and ask a question
One of the beautiful things about Jesus is He gives us permission to ask questions. This is what happens in a relationship. No bride and groom or brother and sister or father and child would be without conversation. Fathers especially are riddled with questions from their five-year-old child. That is how it is supposed to … Continue reading Go ahead and ask a question
Your shield and great reward
Gen 15:1 After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” (ESV) This has always been God's promise to us. Our fallen nature screams for some kind of balance or payment. Our incessant cry for jurisprudence requires … Continue reading Your shield and great reward
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