If you’re past the age of fifty, you’ve probably had a few thoughts about “old age.” Our bodies begin to slow down, things don’t always work as well as they did, and we notice a few more aches and pains. Even our minds seem to work at a slower pace. While there are lots of …
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Keep Running
Hebrews 12:1-3 – Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.25.19]
Merry Christmas! As our writer finishes up his letter to the Hebrews (10:19-13:25), he ends with many exhortations to remain faithful to Christ and the grace of the gospel. Like Paul, his letter began with theology and ends with the practical. Knowledge of God is never enough. It must change our lives. The big …
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.17.19]
Today’s read is Paul’s first letter to his young son in the faith, Timothy. Paul has been released from prison in Rome and takes this opportunity to give advice to a young pastor. He has left Timothy to pastor the church at Ephesus, and his letter is full of practical advice for those leading in …
Read-Through-The-Bible [10.09.19]
Today we continue in Nehemiah (chapters 4-6). As the wall takes shape, Israel’s enemies grow more and more angry that they dare to rebuild. They set out to keep the people from succeeding. At this point, we know that Israel had no intention of revolting against their rulers, nor of conquering any more surrounding …
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