Other people are more successful than you, more popular than you are, more good looking than you are, make more money than you do, are more accomplished than you are, are smarter than you are, and stronger than you are.(Before you throw something at me, hold on for a moment.)David was a young shepherd boy. … Continue reading People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord?
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Let the peace of Christ rule
We use a lot of metaphorical language in our faith. As a result, some things can be confusing. “Inviting Jesus into your heart.”“Washed in the blood of the Lamb.” These are all good, biblical ideas, but they can also be confusing if you don’t know the theological backstory. Here’s another example: “Let the peace of … Continue reading Let the peace of Christ rule
Heart work is one of his specialties
Jesus healed not only bodies, but hearts. In John 5 we learn of a man who had been unwell for thirty-eight years. That’s a long time, especially in the first century. According to Dr. Craig Evans, an archaeologist and professor, “Life expectancy was short in the time of Jesus—more than half died before reaching 30.”* … Continue reading Heart work is one of his specialties
