Tag: Daily Life
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Romans 7 & 8 | Deep-deep Waters
Entering into the second half of our study through Romans, let’s quickly review key themes of the two preceding chapters. Paul encourages the church that Christ is our sure and perfect justification before the Father (Rom 5:21). The work of the cross brought freedom from the law and ushered in unity with Christ (Rom 5:18) (Rom…
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Romans 5 & 6 | United With Him
Building off of the the theme of our redemption through Christ’s righteousness, the fifth chapter of Romans begins with an invitation – an invitation to rejoice. Paul reminds the church that peace with God has been fully attained (Rom 5:1). We need neither strive nor struggle. Instead, regardless of circumstance, we are able to rejoice.…
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Romans – An Introduction
Slowly but surely, long summer nights fade into cool autumn evenings. Leaves begin to change colors as the last blooms of the year make their all too short appearance in gardens and fields. They are joined by crimson ivies and swept by cool morning breezes in the soft, occasionally hazy, morning light. With the change…
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Dreaming with Family
One of the greatest sources of joy for me has been my family. They are loving and kind; I know they always have my best interest at heart. Regardless of the situation or circumstance, I know they will love me and act with my best interest at heart. And yet, as wonderful as my family…
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A Love that Breathes
The Word begins with one of the most breathtaking narratives there is: the creation of the universe, the world, mankind. Lovely flowers, grand mountains, stunning oceans were spoken into existence by the Alpha and Omega. This narrative, so simple and concise holds a brilliant phrase, The the Lord God formed the man from the dust…
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Then Sings My Soul
That sense of nearness to the Lord, of being surrounded by His Presence, is the most fulfilling and freeing experiences that our hearts can have. We were made to worship. Indeed, it is in a posture of worship that our hearts were created to do everything: sing, dance, work, and rest. We are intended to…
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