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Why Some Christians Enjoy Safety, Health, and Peace
God is never afraid. He doesn’t fear Somalian warlords, the Zika virus, suicide bombers, desert assassins, inner-city riots, California wildfires, Louisiana floods, lone gunmen, or cancer. The presence of these varying forms of violence, whether manmade, natural, or biological, doesn’t prevent the God of the Universe from being present. It doesn’t chase Him out. He …[ read more ]
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Discovering Freedom in All the Things You’re Not
Do you ever lose track of who you are? It’s so easy to do. Pressure at work. Ministry demands. Family obligations. Creative urges. Financial concerns. And with summer here, we often connect with others who haven’t updated their vision of us in a long time, creating a whole new layer of dynamics. It takes some …[ read more ]
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What Not to Say to an Angel
When God breaks in it’s never convenient and while it often means good news for the world it doesn’t always mean good news for you the bumbling human He’s chosen for a special task. Like Zechariah. Priest. Righteous follower of God. Observant Jew. Husband. Old man. Childless. Unable to produce an heir. Done. Waiting for …[ read more ]
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Questions from a Prison Cell
I thought that following Jesus would be like walking a straight line. Not so much. Sometimes there’s a straight path but then it’s a trail in the woods and you find yourself bushwacking as He seems to double back and then circle around a few times before leading you to a spot where suddenly there’s …[ read more ]
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Trust Me, I’m an Expert
We are a credential-driven culture. We love to hear what the experts have to say. We turn to them for advice on everything from buying cars to raising our kids to losing weight. Every field of study has a stable of know-it-alls who have little better to do than wait for those of us who …[ read more ]