Category Archives: Character of God

Fear Not

Fear Not
Life can be scary – with both real and perceived threats. And left to ourselves, there is good reason to fear. But God has said, “fear not.” This recurring theme tells me not only that fear is common, but also that fear is a choice.   Since fear is an emotion, on what basis should…
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MaOn: My Dwelling Place

MaOn: My Dwelling Place
Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Psalm 90:1 Do you feel restless or unsettled? Or maybe you have actually been uprooted and forced to move around? Moses, who spent his life wandering, knew this feeling well. Our hearts tend to seek a home. It is no accident that in the Psalm…
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Abba: My Father God

Abba: My Father God
And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!”  Galatians 4:6 God is referred to as Father throughout the Bible, but the title of Father can be problematic for those with a troubled relationship with their own dad. If we can set aside our own…
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Hospitality and the Church

Hospitality and the Church
God models hospitality for us. As His children, we must practice it as well. It needs to be apparent in us, not just as individuals, but together as His Body. There are two questions that press me for reflection. Are we, as a church, hospitable to the stranger, or the visitor among us? And equally…
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