- So . . . I'm "feeding myself" in the morning from God's Word and thought I'd post what I'm chewin' on and make my "food" available for others who might want to nibble a bit. Hope it's of some benefit to you . . .
The word of God is living and active . . . (Hebrews 4:12)
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Category Archives: Hebrews
The Same Yesterday and Today and Forever
You read it and, while you can’t help but whisper “Amen” ’cause you know it’s true, it does strike you as being kind of out of place. Starting in on the final chapter of the letter to the Hebrews. And, … Continue reading
Either Way, You’re Gonna Get Burned
Okay . . . this is one of those mornings where it’s more like eating from a buffet than chewing on a single verse. Verses from three of my readings running through my head. All to do with fire, burning, … Continue reading
Posted in Hebrews, Isaiah, Luke
Tagged a consuming fire, communion with God, hearts that burn
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A City
Morning devotions have a way of re-orienting the mind and soul. Quiet time before the Lord in His word, wanting to hear the voice of His Spirit, has a way of recalibrating “true north.” What’s amazing, is how only a … Continue reading
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Tagged a better country, a heavenly city, city of our God, heavenly minded, walk by faith
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We Are Not of Those
They needed endurance. The going continued to get tough, and some of those who had so far toughed it out were now considering getting going. As they became known as followers of Christ, some were publicly exposed to reproach and … Continue reading
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Tagged endurance, keep on keepin' on, perseverance, saving faith, walk by faith
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Contrasts of Salvation
It’s the contrast that hits me this morning. The contrast between the God who, through Isaiah, declares He is God like no other (Isa. 45:5-6), and the same God, recorded by Luke, who is crucified on the cross (Lk. 23:32-34). … Continue reading
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Tagged salvation, serving God, sinner saved by grace, what a Savior
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Things That Belong to Salvation
Chewing on the first twelve verses of Hebrews six this morning. Tough chewing. A lot of gristle. Hard to know exactly who is being spoken of as those who “have once been enlightened . . . and then fallen away” … Continue reading
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Tagged bearing fruit, kingdom fruit, loving God, serving the saints, the church
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Moving Beyond Picture Books (2012 Rerun)
Dull of hearing. Unskilled in the word. Should be meat-eaters, instead only able to digest milk. It’s what I think was at the heart of the problem that the writer to the Hebrews addresses. They were tempted to fall away … Continue reading
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Tagged bible reading, bible study, growing in Christ, the Word of God
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We Must Give An Account
Read that title again. We must give an account. Who’s the we? You and me. What must we do eventually? Give an account. Literally, give a speech. Provide an answer. Give an explanation. Render a reckoning. Okay . . . … Continue reading
Again
There was a story I used to tell about the kind of disciplinarian my mom was when I was kid. Can’t remember the incident but here’s how I recalled one instance of her “progressive discipline”. The immediate reaction to my … Continue reading
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Tagged abundant grace, confession, entering His rest, forgiven, lead me to the cross, sabbath rest
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Taking Care with Something That’s a Done Deal
Chewing on the dynamics of salvation this morning as I hover over Hebrews 3. If salvation is all of God and nothing of us (and it is), then I’m inclined to think that those who are “truly saved” will be … Continue reading
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Tagged a new heart, encouragement, exhort, incline my heart, keep on keepin' on, our hope, steadfast heart, unbelief
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