Tag Archives: Paul

Don’t Be Overcome With Evil

Don’t Be Overcome With Evil
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21 Evil is all around us. Indeed, it is within us. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn said, “The battle line between good and evil runs through the heart of every man.” Paul confirms this idea earlier in his letter to the Romans. For I have the…
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Pure in Heart

Pure in Heart
Blessed are the pure in heart … A pure heart is one that is not only clean and undefiled but also single minded. The blessed follow God with a focus only on Him and not on self. Jesus taught the shema – “Love the Lord your God with ALL YOUR HEART and with all your soul and with all your…
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Demeter: A Model of Selfish Provision

Demeter: A Model of Selfish Provision
Many ancient Greeks relied on Demeter, the goddess of grain and agriculture, to produce a harvest. Worship would keep food on your table while drought and famine must have been the result of her being angered. The Romans prayed to Demeter and built large temples, including one in Corinth, to show their devotion so that…
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Lord Willing and the Creek don’t Rise

Lord Willing and the Creek don’t Rise
This folksy saying made its way into my mind and vocabulary from a beloved High School teacher. It’s a great reminder that we may make our plans, but God is ultimately in control. I need that reminder because I get frustrated when things go awry in my schedule. But it is good exercise for my…
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