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Increase Our Faith!
In Luke 17, the Lord asked His disciples to do something that is evidently so challenging and daunting that they cry out, “Increase our faith!” (Luke 17:5) What did He ask them to do? What did He require of them that was so difficult? There are several ideas to consider: (1) Don’t be a stumbling …
Who Is Jesus?
Divine names are extremely significant and packed full of meaning. Men like Abraham, Jacob, Moses, and David received a progressive revelation of the character of God by means of those names. B. F. Westcott once wrote: “Each name authoritatively given to God is, so to speak, a fresh and lasting revelation of his nature. Now …
A Reason for Hope
The great Kentucky writer, Wendell Berry, once wrote: “A man cannot despair if he can imagine a better life, and if he can enact something of its possibility.” (from The Unforeseen Wilderness about preserving Red River Gorge) As I understand it, Berry is saying that hope lives when people are promised something in the future and are …
Planting Seeds
I’m no poet, but I certainly appreciate those who can create thought-provoking and vivid images with the words that they write. I came across an ever-so-brief poem recently that has made quite an impression on me. It is called, “Forecast” by Luci Shaw: Planting seeds Inevitably Changes my feelings About rain There are numerous helpful …
The Importance of Integrity
As part of the Bible class curriculum here at South Green Street, our kids memorize “themes” for each book of the Bible. Recently, Jake was reviewing his memory work and noted that “integrity” is the theme for the book of Daniel. I asked him if he knew what it meant to be a man of …
Right Here, Right Now
Welp, as of yesterday, Super Bowl LVII is set. The Eagles will play the Chiefs in Glendale, AZ. Such got me thinking about past Super Bowls and the teams and personalities that have competed in the game. In the early 90’s, the Buffalo Bills went to four straight championship games (1990—1993). I am not a …
A Heart Like Paul’s
“Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” (1 Cor. 11:1) And Paul said, “Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am—except for these chains.” (Acts 26:29) What character traits made Paul special and worthy of imitation? Dedication …
To Be Noble & Just
Do you know how many thoughts you think in a day? One scientific study conducted last year determined that the average human thinks about 6,200 separate thoughts each day! That is like 2,263,000 thoughts a year! That is a lot of thinking! But…sadly…those same scientists also determined that about 80% of those thoughts are negative. …
Cherish Every Moment
Sunday marked the beginning of a brand new year. Can you believe it is already 2023? While this past weekend was celebrated with parties, get-togethers, and time off from work, there was one newsworthy event that stood out. It is more than a mere “sports story.” It is a human story that serves as a …
Spiritual Bucket List
Creating the proverbial “bucket list” can be a lot of fun. Coming up with a list of things you would like to do one day in the not-too-distant future is also a good way to take the first step in accomplishing your goals. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are expected to be growing (1 …
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