Fervent, Persevering, Sin-Covering Love

Peter writes to fellow believers: “Keep loving one another earnestly, for love covers a multitude of sins” (1 Pet 4.8). There is a lot said in a short amount of time when you begin to think about it. Take the little word “earnestly” for example. In the Greek it is...

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Are Missionaries Super Christians?

I recently read a book about a young woman who went to the Congo as a missionary called,  Give me this Mountian by Dr.Helen Roseveare.  She talked about what being a missionary is and what people think a missionary is in reality. Many might think that “becoming a missionary” is...

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Counting Sheep

I am not sure that we take sin seriously enough anymore.  With Jesus as our sacrificial lamb we allow ourselves to be too far removed from the price tag of sin.  Attempts are made to understand the cost through singing songs about Calvary, watching movies like “The Passion of the...

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Elishama: My God will Hear

I’m reading in Num 7.48 today.  In this long chapter which essentially repeats the same thing 12 times! (quick truth test: last time you read through this chapter did you read the first day and skip the next 11 and call it good? I pronounce myself guilty). So in Num 7.48, Elishama...

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Be Strong, Wait

I Samuel 13   Saul has only been the king of Israel for two years and he antagonizes the Philistines by attacking Geba and killing one of their leaders.  Tens of thousands of Philistines seek revenge on Saul and his band of 2000 soldiers.  Saul is shaking in his sandals...

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Macro God, Micro Me

Psalm 8:3-4 from The Message says:   I look up at your macro-skies, dark and enormous, your handmade sky-jewelry, Moon and stars mounted in their settings. Then I look at my micro-self and wonder, Why do you bother with us? Why take a second look our way?   I love...

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Reversal of Fortune

I’m doing a study on Esther right now (that is taking FOREVER! because of other responsibilities) and one of the themes of Esther is “reversal of fortune.”  Haman thinks that he is going to destroy the Jews, and yet thanks to Mordecai and Esther, Haman is himself destroyed. The theme...

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The Architect

The famous home, Falling Water, in Pennsylvania is so well known because of the man who designed the house and its furnishings, Frank Lloyd Wright. Buildings are more known for their architects that they are their builder. That’s why I’ve been surprised that King David does not get more credit...

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Graham Family Blog

Graham Family, We want to hear what God is teaching you!  It is through the Word and by the Spirit that God reveals Himself to us. Journal for us what you are learning in the Word. As Peter wrote, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and...

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