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Our Scapegoat
Today, a guest editorial! Scapegoat is a familiar term used in our culture for someone who bears the brunt of accusations of guilt against another party. Its origin dates back 3500 years to the sacrificial system established by Moses. This … Continue reading
Posted in substitution
Tagged expiation, forgiveness, gratitude, propitiation, scapegoat, sin bearer, substitution
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What holds life together?
The nucleus of an atom is made up of a tiny cluster of positive and neutral charges. In nature, like charges repel one another, especially strongly so closely packed together. Long-standing perplexity as to why these nuclear protons do not … Continue reading
Posted in creation
Tagged creation, gravity, Jesus holds things together, nuclear strong force
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Solidly anchored
“Thou dost keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusts in thee.” Isaiah … Continue reading
Posted in dependence, trust
Tagged anchor, cling to God, confidence, heavenly mindedness, peace, security, trust
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Lack confidence?
Do you, in your inner spirit, cringe in guilt and shame before God? Do you see your past record of rebellion and failures as a ball-and-chain, holding you back from the comfortable walk with God you desire? Do you, like … Continue reading
God is not mocked
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.” … Continue reading
You will fall, but not headlong
23 The steps of a man are established by the Lord, And He delights in his way. 24 When he falls, he will not be hurled headlong, Because the Lord is the One who holds his hand. 25 I have been young and … Continue reading
The Lord laughs
I remember, as a child, how my father’s good nature, humor, and confidence made me feel secure in the face of threatening circumstances. When we would get lost on family vacation, he would laugh and enjoy the adventure, allaying my … Continue reading
Posted in sovereignty
Tagged arrogance, evil, fear, justice, laughter, rebellion, sovereignty
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Gradational weight-training
Just as in physical training, spiritual maturity is a gradual, intentional process that requires a plan and the time for it to be executed. In spiritual training, it is a coach-athlete relationship of struggling through assigned difficulties to experience anticipated … Continue reading
Posted in suffering
Tagged character, discipline, godliness, maturity, suffering, testing, training, trials
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When Jesus is interrupted
Look with me at something beautiful. If God is sovereign and His purpose cannot be thwarted, and if Jesus is God-in-the-flesh, how is it that He seems to allow Himself to be interrupted at times? In Genesis, God merely speaks … Continue reading
Posted in guidance, sovereignty
Tagged agenda, God's plan, god's will, guidance, interruptions, sovereignty
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God “shows off” through you
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of … Continue reading
Posted in sanctification
Tagged good deeds, good works, maturing, renewal, sanctification, spiritual formation, transformation
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