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There will my servant be also
As you probably know, Jerusalem has seen a lot of bombs. Fairly recently, I learned about a group of people named the Zaka. After a bomb goes off, they put on their yellow visibility vests and rush to the scene. They often get there before the paramedics. They gather the… Listen ⇢
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Screens are everywhere. Be discerning.
I recently watched Disclosure Day. It’s the latest movie from producer Steven Spielberg. I was interested because there had been a lot of talk about it, including from within the Christian community. The reason for this chatter had to do with the topic—Aliens! But not just that. Spielberg went… Listen ⇢
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Scoffers gonna scoff
In 2 Peter 3:3, the apostle gives a warning to his fellow Christians: “scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires.” He is about to teach them about the return of Jesus. There are “scoffers,” he says. Literally, the text says “scoffers in their… Listen ⇢
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Foreshadowing the future
In the previous devotional, I talked about how the future is beautiful. Yes, there can be ugliness in our world, but it won’t always be this way. This is partly based on passages like 2 Peter 3:13 where the apostle says this: “But according to his promise we are waiting… Listen ⇢
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Ugliness and beauty
There is a lot of beauty in our world. But let’s be honest. There is also a lot of ugliness. Let me provide a few examples: The non-stop fighting—between nations, in politics, and sometimes even in homes. Profanity and pornography which continually reinvents itself to shock and ensnare us more… Listen ⇢
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The God in whose hand is your breath
The world can seem like a very big place. There are lots of people. There are lots of voices—some good, some bad. There is a lot of noise. There is a lot of arguing. There is a lot of information. The word “overload” comes to mind. In light of all… Listen ⇢
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When serving others feels really hard
Serving others is mentioned in a variety of biblical passages. One of them is Galatians 5:13: “Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” Ultimately, Jesus is our example. He was serving others non-stop. He washed his disciples’ feet. He… Listen ⇢
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In Rome do as the Romans do?
In 2 Peter 2, the apostle warns against false teachers. In fact, I think it’s safe to say that the entire chapter might be the closest thing we have to a biblical rant! The difference, however, is that Peter’s words are inspired by God. Plus, he’s motivated by love and… Listen ⇢
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Jesus—always true, or sometimes true?
When something is “objectively true,” it is true no matter what. When something is “subjectively true,” its truth is dependent on someone’s experience or perspective. To explain more fully, here is a list of five statements. Which ones are true? 1) The C.N. Tower is in Toronto.2) The average gravitational… Listen ⇢
Meet Matthew.
Disciple, pastor, medieval modern, husband, and dad of three who lives in the psalms.
