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Questioning God

Abraham questioned God about His promise. Moses questioned Him about His plan; Job about his suffering. And David, well David seemed to question God about a lot of things. Is it okay when I find myself questioning God? The people listed above seemed comfortable with it – and in some instances God answered them. But…
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Freedom: We have a choice

The tree in the Garden of Eden revealed the nature of our freedom to choose. By the free will bestowed on us, we can choose obedience or we can choose rebellion. And we continue to make those choices every day. Sometimes we face decisions that could change the direction our spiritual life. The Bible gives…
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Chesed: God’s Steadfast Love

For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness. Psalm 26:3 David sings of God’s steadfast love, or chesed. Some translations say unfailing love, lovingkindness, mercy or grace. The word has connotations of benevolence and is something that can’t be reciprocated. It also hints at the idea of overflowing boundaries. It is love…
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Lift me up, please

Our society makes self-reliance and independence a virtue. Western culture pervades my thinking and the temptation to tackle things myself is strong. We root for characters like John Wayne, Jason Bourne, Indiana Jones and, need I say, the Lone Ranger. I’m applauded if I try to “pull myself up by my bootstraps,” which is ironic…
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