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Hearing Jesus Through A Disciple’s Ears

December 12, 2011 9 Comments

What does it mean that Jesus lived as a Jewish rabbi who called and trained disciples? And how does learning about his teachings in their original context enable us to better live out our calling? Jesus’ first followers responded to his words with actions that astound us. They left home, family, and comfort behind to […]

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Putting Out a Tongue of Fire

June 28, 2011 14 Comments

Gossiping

No one is innocent of harming others through gossip. Is there any way to improve what comes out of our mouths?

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The Secrets God Keeps

June 14, 2011 6 Comments

Why does the Bible begin with the second letter of the alphabet, not the first? To show that not all knowledge is accessible to man, but some is reserved for God himself.

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Hesed: Love in the Long Term

June 10, 2011 8 Comments

Carrying Son

Hebrew has a word for love that is richer and deeper than any English has ever conceived. Based in a covenantal relationship, hesed is a steadfast, rock-solid faithfulness that endures to eternity.

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Rediscovering the Bible’s Perspective

April 3, 2011 8 Comments

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We modern Christians struggle more to understand our Bibles than many people throughout history.

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The Logic of Healing on the Sabbath

May 23, 2010 15 Comments

Jesus used elegant rabbinic reasoning to rule that healing was permissible on the Sabbath

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Is God in Paradise?

April 2, 2010 3 Comments

“Our father in heaven” doesn’t quite mean what you think.

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Doing Our Part

March 29, 2010 1 Comment

How we invest the gifts God gives us really does matter.

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Standing Stones and Christmas Trees

December 7, 2009 20 Comments

Some people have rejected Christmas and Easter because of their origins. But the examples of the standing stone and bronze serpent shed light on whether a practice is “pagan” in God’s eyes.

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How Could She Miss the Pool of Siloam?

October 26, 2009 2 Comments

The famous pool lay undiscovered because of the properties of living water.

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