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Lent Devotion for April 11, 2019
Psalm 118:1–4 (NRSV) 1 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;his steadfast love endures forever!2 Let Israel say,“His steadfast love endures forever.”3 Let the house of Aaron say,“His steadfast love endures forever.”4 Let those who fear the Lord say,“His steadfast love endures forever.” This psalm starts with a call and response. Give thanks…his steadfast love endures forever. Let Aaron say…his steadfast love endures forever. Let Israel say…his steadfast love endures forever. Let all say…his steadfast love endures forever. Repetition is a tool that Bible authors used to convey their points memorably. This psalm quickly drills down to … Continue reading Lent Devotion for April 11, 2019
Emptying ourselves is the way to serving fully
Real training for service asks for a hard and often painful process of self-emptying. The main problem of service is to be the way without being … Continue reading Emptying ourselves is the way to serving fully
The Power of a Disciplined Life
We seldom get rid of an evil merely by understanding its causes…and for all our insight, obstinate habits do not disappear until replaced by other habits. But habits are won only by exercise, and appropriate education is the sole means to this end. The patient must be drawn out of themself into other paths, which is the true meaning of “education,” and this can only be achieved by an educative will… …no amount of confession and no amount of explaining can make the crooked plant grow straight it must be trained upon the trellis of the norm by the gardener’s … Continue reading The Power of a Disciplined Life
Sermon Excerpt: Marks of Easter People: Spirit-filled
18 Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions.[1] – 1 John 3:18 NLT “It were well if we always remembered that practical godliness is the soul of godliness; that it … Continue reading Sermon Excerpt: Marks of Easter People: Spirit-filled
Lent Devotional #6
Devotional #6 Scripture: “9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. … Continue reading Lent Devotional #6
Lent Devotional #5
Devotional #5 Scripture: Take a moment to read Luke 15:1-24. Devotional Thought: Prodigal is defined as “spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant” or … Continue reading Lent Devotional #5
