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Author Archives: David
September 11
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, through the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though … Continue reading
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Relationship Restored
(This is the sixth entry of a series on forgiveness. Reconciliation.) The story of the twin brothers, Esau and Jacob, is one of deception, theft, rage, revenge, and hatred. Jacob tricked his brother out of his birthright. He later lied … Continue reading
Father Forgive Them
(This is the fifth entry of a series on forgiveness. Can you forgive the unrepentant?) “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds … Continue reading
How Lord? How?
(This is the fourth entry of a series on forgiveness.) Within the fallenness of this world, the reality of sin, and human weakness, forgiveness seems unnatural. God intends forgiveness to be natural and to be the norm in disciples of … Continue reading
Forgiveness Is within Ourselves
(This is the third entry of a series on forgiveness. A grace with which we all struggle.) In his eulogy for his brother Moody, Muir Powell spoke of forgiveness. “Think of the sweetness of the morning light on a day … Continue reading
The Sweetness of the Morning LIght
(This is the second entry of a series on forgiveness. A grace with which we all struggle.) This Rock, a novel by Robert Morgan, is the story of two brothers, Moody and Muir Powell. Moody and Muir lived in the … Continue reading
If You Forgive
(This is the first entry of a series on forgiveness. A grace with which we all struggle.) Debt is a subject about which Americans have a great deal of knowledge. Well at least we have a great amount of debt. … Continue reading
The Unimmersed and Others
“For in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ” (Galatians 3:26-27). In the New Testament faith, confession, repentance, and baptism, are the response … Continue reading
Just How Important Is Baptism Anyway?
In the post, “Raised with Christ,” I considered Romans 6:3-11 and Colossians 2:12-13. The apostle Paul describes baptism, which in the New Testament is immersion in water of a person when he or she comes to faith in Jesus Christ. … Continue reading
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The Response of the Heart to the Message of Christ
In the post, “A Decision of the Heart,” I discussed the life and conversion of Saul of Tarsus, the apostle Paul. From his life and conversion I drew the conclusion that to answer the call of Christ, to accept Christ … Continue reading
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Journey through the Shadowlands 