Category Archives: Our walk with Him

To Die is Gain

To Die is Gain
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 Paul is talking about our future inheritance and position in Christ. Though he experienced suffering, he did not fear physical death because our eternity with Christ is so much better than anything here. It is easy to get focused on our future…
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The Dignity of Waiting

The Dignity of Waiting
Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you,    and therefore He exalts himself to show mercy to you.For the Lord is a God of justice;    blessed are all those who wait for Him. Isaiah 30:18 We make much of waiting on God, mostly for answered prayers. He uses that season in our life to grow our faith, build strength, develop character…
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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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