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You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray led astray to mute idols (1 Corinthians 12:2). Mute, as in unable to speak. But God spoke. God said, “Let there be…” And it … Continue reading
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Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant (1 Corinthians 12:1). Thanks, Paul. I don’t want me to be ignorant, either. Beloved, don’t let that go by too quickly. If we trust that God is … Continue reading
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me, and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting (Psalm 139:23-24). This psalm ends with a request. Like … Continue reading
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13). We are called to remember. So…remember. Remember the One who died that you might live, who was bound that you might be … Continue reading
If only you would slay the wicked, O God! Away from me, you bloodthirsty men! They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name. Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord, and abhor those … Continue reading
How precious to me are your thoughts, Oh God! How vast the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you. (Psalm 139:17-18). Can you imagine … Continue reading
All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be (Psalm 139:16). Predestination…or free will? Look, first thing on a Wednesday is not the time to get into a discussion that heavy. … Continue reading
My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes beheld my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written … Continue reading
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; all your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (Psalm 139:13-14) You were made by … Continue reading
If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,” even the darkness will not be dark to you; night will shine like day, for darkness is as light to you. (Psalm 139:11-12) Look, … Continue reading