In Exodus 34:6-7 we see a definition and a proclamation of who God is by God, himself. The Lord’s proclamation of his name and the declaration of his character becomes a central confessional pass for the Old Testament (OT). The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding…
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The Hero Summoned by Caroline Ellis
guest blog. by Caroline Ellis Recently while listening to a classical radio station, the beautifully orchestrated piece, familiar to anyone who has watched the Olympics was played at its full six minute length. The grand trumpeted opening followed by a booming pound of a drum with its deep, resounding notes played proudly through my car speakers. It is the kind…
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The Middle of The Story
I read Esther 3-6 today. I was wondering what I could take from it to apply to my own life. I really wanted to read to the end of the book and finish the story; the end seemed more applicable. But then I realized that that’s often the hardest part. Being in the middle of the story. We hate tension….
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Doubting Thomas
Have you ever looked at John 20 and seen the story of “doubting Thomas”? I can relate to Thomas’ doubts. It is hard to believe when you don’t see or can’t see Jesus. The first thing that Jesus says to Thomas in his doubts is, “peace be with you.” I love that Christ comes to us in our doubts, not…
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What is God’s plan for my life?
This is for the friend who is searching for God’s will. For the girl who keeps waiting for the umpteenth green light. For the girl who can’t decide whether to be a doctor or a teacher. For the girl who doesn’t know what to do with her summer, if she should go out with this really great Christian guy or…
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