Inevitable Christmas
Christmas comes every year. In a way, Christmas feels inevitable. As we spiral out and look at history, that feeling persists....
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Christmas comes every year. In a way, Christmas feels inevitable. As we spiral out and look at history, that feeling persists....
Keep ReadingThis is a great way to let your curiosity guide you into the biblical text and to create space for the Lord to speak to you in your study of the Bible....
Keep ReadingIt’s important to pay close attention to the Lord’s engagement in this story. He seeks out the main characters. He listens to them. He responds to them. He stays, well, engaged....
Keep ReadingListening carefully to and believing fully in the words of God protects us and, graciously, restores us. But doubt, confusion, and distrust stand daily at our elbows....
Keep ReadingWe desperately need God’s grace...
Keep ReadingWe would expect to feel something positive when we’re in the sweet spot of our destiny, even if it isn’t always easy. Perhaps that’s part of the reason God wants us to do good works. ...
Keep ReadingPaul wants to protect us from the temptation to take credit for our salvation....
Keep ReadingGod gives us something we don’t deserve, haven’t earned, and desperately need....
Keep ReadingSaying “Amen” to God’s promises expresses faith. We communicate that we believe Jesus, that what he says about God is actually true of God. ...
Keep ReadingYears ago Alex introduced us to a phrase that offers great insight into this dilemma: “God’s ‘No’ is always in service to his larger ‘Yes.’”...
Keep ReadingIn Christ, we see God’s persistent initiative. We aren’t left to our own devices. God follows through on his promises....
Keep ReadingAs we consider God’s faithfulness to Christ as faithfulness to us, we’ll gain confidence that God can be trusted....
Keep ReadingWe’re going to invite you to meditate on a verse this morning. ...
Keep ReadingWhat does Jesus tell us about God’s character and intentions?...
Keep ReadingGenerosity will change and shape you. Becoming a generous-hearted person may cost you. Some might take advantage of you. But in the long run, you’ll flourish....
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