Monthly Archives: April 2011

1 corinthians 6: a stern word

9 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, 10 nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor … Continue reading

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romans 8:29-30: focusing on God’s plan amidst personal sin

All we, like sheep, have gone astray. The words I quoted from Isaiah 53 last Sunday at a service I preached at. Granted, I don’t know too much about sheep (being a ‘city boy’) but I assume that they need … Continue reading

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sun setting

Sun setting as a son sits on your lap separated by 10 hours with a steady pace I see your shadow upon the streets each crack in the road a wrinkle on our face Where we have jumped and played for … Continue reading

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1 corinthians 1: Christ, the wisdom of God

[10]I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. As … Continue reading

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a sloppy wet kiss: a closer look at JMM’s lyrics

I love John Mark Mcmillan’s songs. I first heard of John Mark around a year and a half ago, maybe 2 years ago at the max. Anyways, i’m sure that by the time I heard of him, the rest of … Continue reading

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creation waits

Romans 8:19: “For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.” This is one interpretation of this verse, from the Christian classics ethereal library, since this person has studied this verse more indepth than … Continue reading

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suffering

Romans 8:18 “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” Paul here is introducing us to his world, to the normal Christian life, which … Continue reading

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the unbeliever in an age of tolerance

Romans 8:1-17 is Paul’s praise celeberating the new life he has and all the people who believe in Jesus  have because of His finished work on the cross. Right in the middle of this section of Scripture, however, Paul deals with those … Continue reading

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romans 8:16

“For his Holy Spirit speaks to us deep in our hearts and tells us that we are God’s children.” Romans 8:16 What a glorious truth! As I reflect on the words that I often speak to others or have had … Continue reading

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my church history: 3 years in 4 paragraphs

Sundays are great. Though i’m not totally sure I have the biblical concept/practice of a sabbath day, I do enjoy the sabbath day (Sunday) nonetheless. Sundays are a day of getting to see family, getting to know more family, hearing … Continue reading

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