- 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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Tag Archives: Christ’s suffering
The True Grace of God
Wrapped up 1Peter this morning. What a great letter! A letter for all those who are suffering. Maybe not in the same way these first century saints suffered for their faith, but applicable, I think, for anyone who is under … Continue reading
Posted in 1Peter
Tagged all sufficient grace, Christ's suffering, God's grace, grace, sinner saved by grace, suffering, sustaining grace, trials
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Brothers and Sisters
To be honest, I’d love to think that in some way–if even just a small, small, way–I deserve the designation. To think that somehow I’ve done my part to merit the honor. To think that, at least to some degree, … Continue reading
Posted in Hebrews
Tagged children of God, Christ's suffering, salvation, Spirit of adoption, suffering Messiah, the cross, what a Savior
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Making Sense of Today
I’m chewing on the fact that they did not understand. That the disciples didn’t get it. That to the followers of Jesus it made no sense. It just didn’t add up. And, as I mull over it, it shouldn’t have … Continue reading
Posted in Mark
Tagged Christ's suffering, Good Friday, redeeming grace, redemption, Son of Man, suffering Messiah, what a Savior
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Think Like Jesus, Live For God
For them, to not blend in was as good as putting a target on their back. To live like citizens of a heavenly kingdom was to increasingly be at odds with the kingdom around them. To stand out from the … Continue reading
Posted in 1Peter
Tagged Christ's suffering, keep on keepin' on, suffering, the mind of Christ, the will of God
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Fruitful In The Land Of My Affliction
Not gonna lie (not that I would) . . . but more often than not, I wanna be Joseph. I get to the part of the story in Genesis about Jacob’s favorite son, and I wanna see myself in him. … Continue reading
With a Clear Mind
I don’t think they offered it to Jesus out of any sense of compassion, but more out of duty to protocol. It was a pitiful act of mercy incorporated into what was overwhelmingly a vile and cruel form of execution … Continue reading
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