Category Archives: Christian living

Modern Living

Hurry Up! Hurry up!  Time is of the essence!  Let’s go, go, go!  Get things done!  Time to run! I’m late!  Rush, rush, rush! Urgent! Move it! Get the lead out! Welcome to another week. Everybody’s always in a big … Continue reading

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A Strong and Vibrant Relationship

I.ve used this story many times, let’s be clear about that. Why wouldn’t I use it? It’s a great story, and it has the added bonus of being true! Once upon a time I was teaching a class, and the … Continue reading

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Man’s Rules

Since you died with Christ to the elemental spiritual forces of this world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its rules: “Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!”? These rules, which … Continue reading

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God is our Refuge

I think we all have times when it seems that our world has been turned topsy-turvy.  I think we all have times when we aren’t quite sure which way to go or how best to proceed… We might cry out … Continue reading

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Paul Shares His Story

Galatians 1:11-24 Here in the second part of Galatians 1, Paul shares his personal story, and in doing so, I see a twofold purpose. First, he wants to make it clear to the Galatians that he is a reliable teacher; … Continue reading

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Disrepair

When things are going along well, we are able to take of routine maintenance and keep up with the necessary repairs, but in rough times these things can get away from us.  When it comes to a house, we might … Continue reading

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Our Buddy the Rabbit

I originally posted this 13 years ago, and I thought I’d re-post it today just for fun… This little guy is my dog’s friend, you should see them play together… and this rabbit is no pet; he’s entirely wild! The … Continue reading

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The Good Shepherd

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The Beatitudes and Forgiveness, part 2

5:8       Blessed are the pure in heart,    for they will see God. The pure in heart are people who have no guile; they are innocent and do not carry with them intrigue and manipulative desires to control other people. Now imagine … Continue reading

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Final Thoughts on James

Old Testament Israel lived under the Law of Moses, very much a transactional system of law, violations, punishments, and atonement. The great priority of that system was found in avoiding violations to curry God’s favor. Sacrifices were carried out continually … Continue reading

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