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When We’re Repaid Evil for Good
It has never been easy for God’s people to set about to build. Building requires vision. Envisioning something that isn’t there but needs to be. Holding onto a vision that others may not see. Clinging to a vision when dark forces try to snuff out the light that illuminated the original dream. Building is never …[ read more ]
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The Gospel that Hangs on a Nail (or the Devil is in the Distractions)
Recently, I was offended. Highly offended. Hmph! For twenty-four hours I spun. Replaying the incident. Reliving the exchange. Accusing the other to the Lord. Stating my case. Building my defense – for my snit, for my righteous indignation, for the plan of taking further action, for the sake of the church – after all – …[ read more ]
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There Will Be Those Who Oppose the Building – But Not Forever
Do you believe in coincidence? No, I don’t either. I spent this week-end gloriously, unusually alone with time to read, to pray, and to watch a mini-series. First, I started my new “read through the Bible in a year” Bible. The readings for this week-end were taken from Nehemiah and describe the efforts of the …[ read more ]