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Aphiemi – Let it Go

Aphiemi – Let it Go
I am writing to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of His name. 1 John 2:12 Forgiveness can be transactional, like cancelling a debt, but there is a richer flavor to it than that. Aphiemi, often translated forgive, means to let go or release. It suggests the idea of not…
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Uzza: The Inadequacy of Man’s Strength

Uzza: The Inadequacy of Man’s Strength
The Hebrew word Uzza is similar to our word, strength, and is used in the human sense of strength. There are several Biblical characters with that name, with Uzza the Levite being the most well-known. His story has often left me a little uncomfortable with what to think. Uzza was moving the ark of God,…
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He will Never Leave

He will Never Leave
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 When Moses exhorts the Israelites, he is reminding them not just of God’s presence with them, but of His active work on their behalf. Moses uses azab, we translate leave, and…
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God and …

God and …
Central to faith and my walk with Christ is the question of “is God enough?” Is He enough to satisfy my needs, enough to accomplish His promise, enough for my soul? Do I trust Him or do I sense the need to “help” Him, especially in areas of my desires? The Bible tells us of…
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