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Living By Fact or Faith

Galatians 3:8-14        My father used to say that some people lived by fact, others by faith. According to him, those who lived by fact followed all the things they could perceive or understand. Those who lived by faith followed the Spirit, in wonderment of what God would do. He would add that those living by […]

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Believe In Faith

Psalm 112:1-10      A few months after my teenage daughter received her driver’s license, she rode in the passenger seat and had an epiphany. She noticed the beautiful plains, flowers, gardens, and landscape. She exclaimed, “I have driven this road so many times, but I never noticed how beautiful this place was until I was a […]

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Trust Always

Psalm 112:1-10         What is it about delight that makes it one of those words that is difficult to nail down? Delight isn’t always found on the surface. One must reach deeper down in the crevices of experience to touch the fountain of delight. Where do you find your delight? Temporal things? Momentary experiences? Precious memories? […]

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You Are Winning

1 Peter 4:12-19      It’s interesting how we all respond to sketchy situations. And why wouldn’t our responses be “interesting” if the context of our situation wasn’t potentially sketchy! Just because you are a believer doesn’t mean your life will always be without conflict or confusion. Your best efforts may be misunderstood. Your polished response may […]

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Unity In Diversity

Ephesians 4:1-7       Worthiness is a reciprocal term. In the context of life in the community of faith, it suggests a response characterizing the quality of the original Founder. Isn’t it refreshing that the commodity of the transaction is “worthiness,” and not “perfection?” Consider this: Worthiness is a purely personal term that reflects the grace we […]

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Watching Me?

2 Corinthians 6:3-13       In our community of faith, all stages of the faith journey are represented by our fellow believers. Life in a Christian community can have its ups and downs. We never know who’s watching us. We never know the full extent of how the journey is going for the quiet believer. Paul knew […]

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Resurrection Stories

Romans 6:11-18      Have you ever watched a new believer, heart-deep in the excitement of their encounter with Jesus? One of those “new believers” stood in the church and shared the story of his conversion to Jesus Christ. After moving the audience between laughter and tears, he concluded by saying, “I’m a fanatic for Jesus, and […]

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Tough, Tender Love

Galatians 2:11-21 The story of Paul’s confrontation with Peter is very instructive. Both men were intensely committed believers. Ironically, Peter was in an intimidating situation, where Jewish Christians opposed his eating with Gentile Christians. Strong believers must beware that they in no way harm the tender faith of newer believers. Is there ever a time […]

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The True Gospel

Galatians 2:1-10      There are four elements of the true gospel. First, the gospel is clear. It brings spiritual freedom in Christ. When the gospel is clear, there is no confusion. Second, the gospel is trustworthy. The gospel must be genuinely true. The early church acknowledged their concern about counterfeits. Even now, there will be clever […]

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Our Rock of Refuge

Psalm 71:19-24        Psalm 71 is a prayer for God’s presence and safety in the midst of trouble. It has long been associated with Jesus’ passion and resurrection. Verse 20, for instance, recalls Jesus’ burial and resurrection: “Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths […]

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