Today’s scripture reading included Genesis 22, so I’m sharing an adapted version of an Advent devotional I wrote last month for our small group. It fits perfectly with today’s reading. One of the most powerful illustrations of the sacrificial love of the Father is found in a familiar passage about Abraham (Genesis 22). God had …
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Christmas Separation
We had plans for today. While we celebrated Christmas early with both our daughters’ families early, before our youngest daughter and her husband flew off with half our hearts, we intended to start today with breakfast with my parents, followed by a trip to see our other two grandchildren and their parents, four hours away. …
When It Comes To Our Faith, We Either Fight Or Fail
Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints. For certain persons have crept in unnoticed, those who were long beforehand marked out for …
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Who Is Your “Letter?”
What would you do if you told someone you were a Christian and they asked you for letters of recommendation? Who is in your life that you could ask to give detailed information about your faith in God? According to scripture, it’s a valid question. We can’t just call ourselves a Christian without some evidence. …
Why Can’t You See It?
Does it frustrate you when you try to explain a spiritual truth to someone, but they just can’t “see” it? I think it’s so interesting we use the concept of “sight” when we’re discussing the process of understanding. I’ve been called “blind” a few times over the last year, and to be fully transparent, I’ve …
