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Give thanks… for CONFLICT???

As usual, Paul [in Philippians 4:2-9] urges us to be God-centered in our approach to conflict. Moreover, he wants us to be joyfully God-centered. Realizing we may skip over this point, Paul repeats it: "Rejoice in the Lord always. I … Continue reading

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Make Christ the source, the centre, and the circumference of all thy soul’s range of delight

Many saints are content to live like men in coal mines, who see not the sun; they eat dust like the serpent when they might taste the ambrosial meat of angels; they are content to wear the miner’s garb when … Continue reading

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G.K. Chesterton on Thanksgiving

Nothing taken for granted; everything received with gratitude; everything passed on with grace. You say grace before meals. All right. But I say grace before the concert and the opera, and grace before the play and pantomime, and grace before … Continue reading

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Giving thanks for everyday miracles – Martin Luther

Psalm 111 Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.  (2)  Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.  … Continue reading

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The Gospel… Old vs. New

Kevin DeYoung has posted a wonderful reflection on the Gospel and how it is so often distorted in our age. DeYoung writes: Paul’s approach with non-Christians in Athens is instructive for us (Acts 17:16-34).  First, Paul is provoked that the … Continue reading

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A Prayer of Gratitude

From The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions O My God, Thou fairest, greatest, first of all objects, my heart admires, adores, loves thee, for my little vessel is as full as it can be, and … Continue reading

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Reflections on Anger

I have come across two articles on anger that I think are worth your time to read: In his article The Economy of Anger, Mark Galli explores tome of the ways that our current economic crisis is eating away at … Continue reading

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What is Mercy Anyway?

I have often challenged people to spend time thinking through the relationship between justice and mercy. Tim Lane and Paul Tripp have written an excellent  reflection on the subject which I quote in part below. Please read the entire (brief!)excerpt … Continue reading

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It is God’s nature to make something out of nothing

Psalm 38:21 "Do not forsake me, O Lord! O my God, be not far from me!" "’I am lonely, forsaken by all and despised. Do Thou receive me, and do not forsake me.’ It is God’s nature to make something … Continue reading

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11 Things Snow Can Tell Us

Johnathon Bowers on 11 things snow can tell us: "Minneapolis is in a deep chill today.  Both of my car doors were frozen shut this morning.  Thankfully, there is a cloak of snow over everything to bring a beauty to … Continue reading

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We Press Forward

No man profits from regarding a sore that is not his own; He ought to care for his own, and imitate the wise. No man profits from thinking on his virtues; He rather ought utterly to forget any that have … Continue reading

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O Wisdom – December 17th

Rev. William M. Cwirla is writing a daily series based on the O Antiphons. You can read his first reflection on how Christ is Holy Wisdom by clicking  HERE.

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The Birth of Jesus Enables us to Become Citizens of Heaven

I’ve been reading some classic sermons as a part of my Advent devotions. This quote is from a sermon Martin Luther preached on the first chapters of John. In this sermon Luther comments on the significance of the Incarnation by … Continue reading

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Mary Teaches Us to Love and Praise God for Himself Alone

Luke 1:46-48 Mary, therefore, calls God her Savior, or her Salvation, even though she neither saw nor felt that this was so, but trusted in sure confidence that He was her Savior and her Salvation. This faith came to her … Continue reading

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What Does in Mean to be Created in the Image of God?

I want to encourage you to read a recent opinion piece by Amy Julia Becker  entitled Babies Perfect and Imperfect that was published in the November edition of First Things magazine. Becker challenges us to think about what it means … Continue reading

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