You, Me and the Ground (Part 2)
In the previous post we looked at how man is taken from the ground and made for the ground. We also focused […]
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You, Me and the Ground (Part 1)
We were made from the dust. Does your relationship with the ground intrigue you? It does me. Even writing that question feels
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From the Dust of the Ground
I can’t say that I think all that much on my origin. When was the last time you looked at yourself in
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The Holy Spirit in our Jobs
When you think about the work of the Holy Spirit, what comes to mind? We rightly connect his work to our faith
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Seriousness is the Ground of Humor
C.S. Lewis brilliantly describes how taking one another seriously in friendship forms a solid foundation for humor. “There are no ordinary people.
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God, the Author of Pleasure
Pleasure is not a human idea or invention. Paul tells us that it is God “who richly provides us with everything to
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Defining the Economic and Immanent Trinity
The economic and immanent Trinity is a theological concept that distinguishes between God’s internal relationships within the Trinity (immanent) and His actions
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Justification: Embracing God’s Gift of Righteousness and Redemption
Justification, put plainly, is about the nature of God’s gift of righteousness; it is the divine act of declaring a sinner righteous
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The Garbage and Glory of the Universe
Blaise Pascal, theologian from the 1600’s, captured in his writings the paradox of being an image-bearer and a sinner in a cursed
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What Vulnerability Creates
I have been thoroughly enjoying Richard Beck lately. I read his book on the Slavery of Death and found it to be
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The Roots of Sin
What is the root of all sin? Is there a root, a foundational sin that led to all others? What was the
The Mechanics of Hope
Hope. Equal to faith, second only to love (1 Cor 13:13). This interior dimension to our existence is crucial. I have underestimated
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Running from Death
Christ came for those chained to the “fear of death” (Heb 2:15). We all lie under this death sentence. Death produces fear
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The Ineffable Majesty: Exploring the Unutterable Attributes of God
The incommunicable attributes of God speak to the divine nature that transcends human comprehension. Within this expedition, we tread on the edges
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A Short Theology of Marriage
Genesis 1-3 is the fountainhead of solid thinking on marriage. These chapters reveal the Creator’s original marital design, the nature of marriage
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The God Who Justifies the Ungodly
Romans 4 is an explosive passage of Scripture. It oozes good news. Romans 3 paints a bleak picture for us all. Paul tells
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Whether One May Flee From a Deadly Plague (1527)
Here is a must read gem from Martin Luther’s life and ministry. This entire post is taken from T.F. Lull’s book Martin Luther’s Basic
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The Otherness of Love and the Selfishness of Sin
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”
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Comprehensive Depravity: Analyzing the Depths of Humanity’s Brokenness and Divine Redemption
Comprehensive depravity takes a look at humanity’s fallen state and God’s redeeming grace. This truth acknowledges the pervasive effects of sin on
He Has Spoken: Unpacking the Doctrine of Scripture
The doctrine of Scripture, often referred to as the doctrine of the Bible or the Word of God, is foundational to Christian
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The Return of the King
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 is one of the key passages in the New Testament that speaks to the second coming of Christ. Check
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I’m Coming Back for You
In the early 1900’s, an ad was run in the paper that stated: “Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold,
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God’s Thoughts Toward You
“How precious are your thoughts about me,O God. They cannot be numbered! I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of
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What is a Man?
Templates are important. New experiences are often stressful and tiring, mainly because we are doing the hard work of creating a template.
Weakness and the Divine Resume
Resumes are a catalogue of our strengths. We put our best foot forward. Weakness is nowhere to be found on one of
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