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Don't Try The Lord
Why the testing of Jesus makes trusting in God possible. “For he who forsaking heavenly things pursues earthly, rushes as it were willfully down the self-sought precipice of a falling life.” – Ambrose of Milan AD 397 “The function of freedom is to free somebody else.” – Toni Morrison In Luke chapter 4, Jesus is…
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A Salvation Workout Plan
A prescription of being fearless, arguing less and selflessly shining like stars. At my last health checkup my doctor challenged me to do three things. Read a specific lifestyle book that had been meaningful to him. Attempt a specific workout to change up my routine. And take a specific amount of weight off my body.…
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He Won't Let Go
Thoughts on Psalm 138… and the fishermen who leave their catch. When my kids were younger I would occasionally put them on my shoulders for a fun ride or maybe a better look. Some were braver than others and would remain unfazed when I held them with only one hand or whether I gripped their…