Category Archives: powerless
But I am a clumsy speaker!
In Exodus 6, Moses repeats his complaint that God has chosen the wrong man for the job of leading His people out of Egypt. He is clumsy of speech, Moses says. Neither Pharaoh nor his own people will listen to … Continue reading
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Weakness
In our society, strength (or imagined strength) is applauded, and weakness is thought of as a defect — that you have missed the best in life. So observes J.I. Packer in an introductory interview regarding his small book Weakness Is the … Continue reading
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Confessing helplessness
O, what a gift it is to be made aware of our life-threatening condition! After the initial shock, we are grateful to the doctor who uncovers a serious life threat. Recognizing that we are not invincible — but in fact … Continue reading
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