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Book Review: “Made in Our Image”
Yesterday I finished my literary journey through Steven J. Lawson’s book “Made in Our Image”. Lawson sets out to confront the popular “user-friendly” image of God that is seen in secular and even religious circles. The term “user-friendly” is used … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews
Tagged book review, God, holiness, Love, Made in Our Image, Sovereignty, Steve Lawson, Theology, Wrath
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The Hate Card…
Over the summer a fierce, nation-wide “conversation” (aka debate) took place over health-care reform. Almost immediately the opponents of the Presidents plan were labeled as racist regardless of why they disliked the plan or what logic they used to argue … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Philosophical Thoughts
Tagged arguments, Biblical Christianity, Debate, Hate, homosexuality, Love
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Well, of course!!!
Philippians 1:27 begins: “Let your conversation be as it becomes the gospel of Christ.” Are remarks C.H. Spurgeon made when introducing a sermon on that passage – followed by some remarks of my own: Some persons cannot hear an exhortation … Continue reading
Posted in C.H. Spurgeon, Quotes
Tagged Boldness, Christianity, Love, Paul, Philippians, religion
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6 Years…
“Marriage….Marriage is what brings us together today.” 6 years ago Sunday I married the most beautiful woman on the face of the earth. A lot has happened in 6 years. For starters, on the day we said our vows the … Continue reading
Posted in Life Events, Philosophical Thoughts
Tagged Anniversary, God, Love, Marriage, satisfaction, Substitutes
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Love, Peace, Unity…
Love! Peace! Unity! Hope! The battle cry of many in this country and around the world. It’s a battle cry that is pushed forth in the political arena and from pulpits and classrooms. But the battle cry is empty. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Desiring God, Scripture Meditations
Tagged Hope, John 15, Love, Peace, Sarah Palin, Unity
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Quote for the Week-end.
In a week filled with posts on compassion and hope, let me leave you with a quote to meditate on by C.S. Lewis from his book “The Problem with Pain”: “Love is something more stern and splendid than mere kindness.”
Faith and Love – Wednesday’s Quote
In light of my recent thought processes, this quote by David Mathis over at the Desiring God blog stood out to me: Faith in Jesus, not love for people, is the way we enjoy our union with Christ. Faith must … Continue reading
Posted in Posts of Interest, Quotes
Tagged Christ, David Mathis, Desiring God, Faith, Jesus, Knowledge, Love, Quotes
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