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https://youtu.be/E-c3HrlsUqU What should we think about the tragedy going on in the Middle-East? The only other event in modern history where more Jews died was the Holocaust. But, equally tragic, even more Palestinians—many of whom do not support Hamas, and some of whom are our brothers and sisters in Christ—have died in Israel’s retaliatory strikes. Six thousand … Continue reading Such Were Some of You (1 Cor 6:9-11)
Imagine with me, tomorrow you show up at school, and your best friend runs up to you, tears in their eyes, voice shaking, and says, “Everything is gone. Everything, I lost everything.” You try and calm them down, but they begin sobbing, “The tornado that came through last night touched down right by our house … Continue reading “Have You Considered My Servant Job?” (James 5:10-11)
What is the best gift you have ever received? Think about it. When did you really, really want something, and you got it! Or, when did you someone just surprise you with something totally awesome, that you weren’t expecting? Alright, now switch gears a bit. What is the worst gift you have been given? When … Continue reading Trial by Fire (James 1:1-18)
This is a poem written by a good friend of mine, nearly four years ago. The poem speaks of the tension of the "already/not yet" aspect of our sanctification. We are already raised and seated with Christ in the heavenly places (Eph. 2:6) and our glorification is certain (Rom. 8:30) - but we still struggle … Continue reading Full Circle (Poem)
“Therefore let us arm our hearts with these and similar statements of Scripture so that, when the devil accuses us by saying: You are a sinner; therefore you are damned, we can reply: The very fact that you say I am a sinner makes me want to be just and saved. Nay, you will be … Continue reading 4 Tips to Turn the Blade Back on Satan
“We are, not metaphorically but in very truth, a Divine work of art, something that God is making, and therefore something with which He will not be satisfied until it has a certain character. Here again we come up against what I have called the “intolerable compliment.” Over a sketch made idly to amuse a … Continue reading When We Wish God Loved Us Less – CS Lewis
Batter my heart, three-personed God, for you As yet but knock, breathe, shine, and seek to mend; That I may rise, and stand, o'erthrow me, and bend Your force to break, blow, burn, and make me new. I, like an usurped town, to another due, Labour to admit you, but Oh, to no end. Reason, … Continue reading “Holy Sonnet XIV” by John Donne
Scotty Smith is a blogger for The Gospel Coalition, and months ago tweeted a series of reflections on hyper-practical ways we can tell we are maturing in God's grace. I found them all extremely helpful, and hope you do as well. The full list is here, but here are a few: A sign you're growing in … Continue reading 75 Signs Your Growing in Grace: Scotty Smith
This week for Christian Music that Doesn't Suck Mondays, we have "I Asked the Lord" by Indelible Grace. Indelible Grace is a classic worship band, specializing in singing only hymns in a contemporary way. I appreciate them because they bring up excellent hymns that many other contemporary bands skip over. Why it doesn't suck: This song, originally … Continue reading CMTDS Mondays: “I Asked the Lord” by Indelible Grace
Marc Sims 