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Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters (Genesis 1:2). As he formed this world, Beloved, So he formed you. When you were … Continue reading
Category Archives: A Life Worthy
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). The heavens The earth That pretty much covers everything. So, whaddya think, Beloved? Can God handle your job situation, your broken heart, your insecurities? That’s like asking if … Continue reading
In the beginning, God… (Genesis 1:1). The best opening line. Ever. I mean, I’ve always been partial to, “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times,” but this one has it beat. At the very start … Continue reading
…neither the present nor the future… (Romans 8:38c). Neither the present… when I’m distracted and frazzled and busy and sad and lonely and frightened and desperate and insecure and so completely overwhelmed that I barely have time to read this … Continue reading
…neither angels nor demons… (Romans 8:38b) I would love to see into the spiritual world. When I read of Daniel’s visions, or those of John the Apostle, I get hungry, wondering what it will really be like to see into … Continue reading
For I am convinced that neither death nor life… (Romans 8:38a) If I get squished by a narcoleptic cement truck driver on my way to work, I will still belong to God. In fact, I will immediately be ushered into … Continue reading
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us (Romans 8:37). Some days I feel like a conqueror; some days I feel like the conquered. The “things” that Paul mentions—persecution, famine, peril, sword, and … Continue reading
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or peril or sword? (Romans 8:35) In answer to the above question: No one. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. … Continue reading
Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us (Romans 8:34b). He died in darkness. He rose as the Light. He died as a sacrifice. He … Continue reading
Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who is he that condemns? (Romans 8:33-34a). Usually it’s me. For the most part, I am the one who brings charges against me; I … Continue reading