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The Sanctity of Human Life The Bible informs us that God created people in His image (Genesis 1:26-27). Adam and Eve rebelled against God’s one command by eating the forbidden fruit and brought about the curse on the earth, which resulted in toil, suffering, and death. People have been sinful by nature ever since, but […]
Continue readingWhat do you Delight In?
Dreaming of Death and Delight I recently had a dream where I was surrounded by water. Suddenly a tidal wave crashed over me, plunging me deep into a watery abyss, cut off from the breath of life. In my dream, I knew I was about to drown, so I was about to die. I thought […]
Continue readingTwo Advent Stories in Isaiah
At Christmas time, Christians celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, into the world as a man through the virgin birth. We remember the two advent stories in Luke 2:1-20 and Matthew 1:18–2:12. We reflect on the humble birth of our Savior by the virgin Mary, His being laid in a manger because there was […]
Continue readingIs Unforgiveness an Unforgivable Sin?
You have probably heard that unforgiveness is extremely unhealthy. In addition to destroying relationships in your life, internalizing anger and bitterness can lead to many physical diseases and psychological problems. That is why being unforgiving has been likened to drinking poison in the hope that it will hurt the person you are angry with. As […]
Continue readingThe Healing Faith of Blind Bartimaeus – Mark 10:46-52
Mark 10:46-52 tells us about the healing faith of a blind man, named Bartimaeus. My last post demonstrated the need to be specific when you pray, based on a parallel passage in Matthew 20:30-34. Matthew spoke of two blind men who cried out for mercy, and Jesus asking them what they wanted before He healed […]
Continue readingBe Specific When You Pray
When You Pray – Be Specific Mt 20:30-34 If you want your prayers answered, you must be specific in your request. Be clear about what you are asking for. The need to be precise in your prayer requests is clearly illustrated in the story of the two blind men in Matthew 20:30-34. And as they departed from […]
Continue readingAre you “Fat and Flourishing?” – Psalm 92:12-15
While enjoying an all-you-can-eat meal at Maggiano’s restaurant in honor of my oldest son’s birthday, his wife said, “I feel my fat flourishing.” I laughed and commented on her unusual expression. She replied that it was Biblical; she remembered the phrase “fat and flourishing” from her Bible reading. When I questioned it, my son did […]
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