A few weeks ago, Hannah posted some journalings. Following suit but trying not to be a copy cat, I’m posting a written sketch from my recent reading of Ephesians. Please view the image full size for readability.
“…But God…” He changes everything.
While reading through Ephesians last week, I was struck by Paul’s method of using [...]
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Beauty, creativity, purpose, splendor—it’s all reflected in Creation. Canyons, insects, the central nervous system, deep-sea creatures, an atom, waterfalls, volcanoes, autumn leaves—Oh, yes…
”—and the stars.” Genesis 1:16
Reading the account in Genesis, it seems as though God created the stars on a whim, as though they are extraneous expressions of His glory. It’s funny that the [...]
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Ever had a “pity party”? You may never have called them by that name, but I’m sure you know what I mean. Self pity, despair, and that “Why isn’t life fair?” outlook are attitudes and mindsets to which we’ve all succumbed at times. I’m sorry to say I’ve thrown more than my share of “pity [...]
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Idolatry. We all know what it is and what it does. It’s a deadly disease of the heart that leads to our lives being consumed by something other than God. It’s a plague that pushes Christ to the back burner of our souls. It’s sin.
Idolatry is nothing new. It’s been around forever. You can read [...]
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