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How do we harmonize the nativity accounts of Matthew 2 and Luke 2?
I decided to examine the nativity accounts myself to see what the mystery is all about. (Spoiler alert: there’s no mystery; they work together perfectly.) I first made two columns on a sheet of paper and listed the main events … Continue reading
Posted in The Bible
Tagged birth of Christ, Christmas, Luke, Matthew, nativity, wise men
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Images of God
God created us in His image, after His likeness (Genesis 1:26-27). That image encompasses all of us, our heart, soul, mind, and strength expressing love to the Creator of all. He made us to be image-bearers reflecting His glory to … Continue reading
The Way Back
There may come a time when we look at our lives and realize that God was no longer at work. We no longer enjoy the freedom, peace, and power we had with Him. In the same way in Israel’s history, … Continue reading
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A Rejected King
The elders of Israel asked the prophet Samuel to make a king over them like the other nations have. When Samuel prayed about this, the Lord replied, “they have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me, that I should … Continue reading
The Lord Makes Himself Known
Our God wants to make Himself known to the world. He had this desire from the very beginning in the garden of Eden when He created the first couple. He made them in His image (Genesis 2:26–27). He wanted them … Continue reading
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The Kingdom, Power, and Glory
The “Our Father” prayer in Matthew 6:9-13 humbles me. The entire prayer is pointing us to see our need for the Lord in everything. The Father is exalted in heaven. We pray for His kingdom to come and replace the … Continue reading
Seeking the Kingdom First
God desires that we be like His Son (Rom. 8:29). In the end, this is what salvation looks like, that we live the way He does because we have the relationship with God that He has. Jesus gave us a … Continue reading
Declaration of Independence
As I read America’s Declaration of Independence this morning, I was struck by its many parallels to our times. The Declaration included a list of 27 grievances committed by the British king against the original “united States of America.” For … Continue reading
Posted in Sin and Salvation, Society and Culture
Tagged dead to sin, victory over sin
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Grace, not Works
Paul, who devoted his life to earning righteousness through the Mosaic law, found something that was foreign to him: grace. To clarify grace, he later wrote, if it is “by grace, it is no longer of works, otherwise grace is … Continue reading
Pen Pal Letter
I read with interest the quotes you had gathered about repentance, addiction, and other subjects to help you grow. They are really good quotes. I see one glaring problem with your quotes. First, read Romans 1:16, “For I am not … Continue reading
