Category: Reflections
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Stopping on Shame
It’s hard to not want revenge on those who have wronged us. Especially when the wrong-doers are rooting for our demise. The Psalmists know that feeling all too well. Let’s look at Psalm 83, where Asaph cries out to God. He is pointing out the vicious activities of his enemies and the apparent inactivity of… Read more
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A Blind Healing
As we follow Jesus we not only discover the reality of who he is, but we also see the truth about ourselves. When our youngest daughter, Opall, is in conversation with us and a mirror is close by, she will inevitably look at herself in the mirror while directing her words to us. As we… Read more
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A Good And Violent Behavior
During yesterday’s sermon in Romans 16, I was struck by two verses that appear to be unrelated and random. My mind wandered and wondered. Is the Apostle Paul carrying a thought through this passage I haven’t seen before? Do I see a connection? Or am I trying to force together puzzle pieces from two different… Read more