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More Dangerous than Demons
There is a force in our times more dangerous than demons. Fortunately, Jesus demonstrated how to mount a defense against it. The gospel writer, Mark, is a writer after my own heart. He’s like the Hemingway of the good news of Jesus. To the point. No backstory. Jump us right into the action of Jesus’ …[ read more ]
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The God Who Also Gives (another dispatch from the divided kingdom)
Another dispatch from the divided kingdom: “You have no right to be happy,” the gentleman said to me. “I’m sorry, what?” I was a taken aback by his opposition to my worship that morning. “You were raising your hands and smiling. Don’t you know our church is split right down the middle? Don’t you know …[ read more ]
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Who Would Jesus Trust? (Second Dispatch from the Divided Kingdom)
This is my second dispatch from the divided kingdom. Today I awoke with gratitude and it occurred to me that I should also thank God for these divided times. There was a brief period of history when we may have been tempted to place our trust in humanity, in earthly powers, in parties, presidents, personalities, …[ read more ]
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Surviving the Enemy within Our Very Borders
We live in divisive times. Politically, our country is torn. Spiritually, our people are splintered. Even God’s people form sides, create factions. Beheadings in Nigeria. Rumors of war with Iran. Threats launched from North Korea. Violence penetrating the walls of our churches and synagogues. Barraged on every side, our greatest enemy lays siege from within …[ read more ]