Category Archives: Hebrews

An Indestructible Life

This morning? A bit of resurrection appreciation. Easter’s not just for the spring. Reading in Hebrews. Reading about Jesus as priest. More specifically, that He’s “a priest forever.” Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under … Continue reading

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Gracing It Out

I’m thinking there’s probably any number of reasons why a runner might slow down, or even stop, before crossing the finish line. Could be because of an injury. Could be because they are overcome with weariness and feel like there’s … Continue reading

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Addicting

Here’s the problem I think is being addressed in my reading this morning: if we consider the gospel something that relates only to “getting saved” and is not an active dynamic in how we think about “being saved”, then we’ll … Continue reading

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A One-Way Trip (2010 Rerun)

Chewing on a command to obey as I wrap up Hebrews. Went back deep in my journal archives and noodled on some thoughts from 2010. I smile at the things that came to mind then about “the camps I’ve had … Continue reading

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A Healthy Heart

This morning I’m chewing on a bit of advice tucked away in Hebrews. An assessment of faith, which I know to be true, but that I need to be reminded of again and again. Something that is good. Something which … Continue reading

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Make Sure

I’m reminded again this morning how wired I am (not the “good” wiring, me thinks) to read Scripture as if it’s meant for me the individual rather than me the member of a community. I can “amen! — I’ll do … Continue reading

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Consequences of Faith

Last Friday’s meal on Hebrews 11, which focused on some of the works which accompany faith, seems somewhat bland in comparison to what I’m chewing on this morning as I conclude Hebrews 11. It’s one thing to be encouraged towards … Continue reading

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More Than A Feeling

Defining faith. That’s what I’m doing this morning as I mentally chew on the first half of Hebrews 11. Ask me what faith is before this morning’s reading and I probably would have been quick to give a one-word answer, … Continue reading

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Perfected

Reminded this morning that while I may not be perfect (I new that well before this morning), I am perfected. For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are sanctified. (Hebrews 10:14 CSB) The letter written to the … Continue reading

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Count On It

Ben Franklin said that “in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Others have tried to add a third or fourth thing to the list, but the one thing we all know is undeniable is that death is … Continue reading

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