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Ian

Breaking Ties

Psalm 86; 2 Corinthians 6:14–7:1 "But thank God, who is always leading us around through Christ as if we were in a parade. He releases the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere through us." —2 Corinthians 2:14 (CEB) I have to admit, I tried…

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Ian

Saving Love

“Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him.” —John 3:17 (NRSV) Have you ever started disciplining a kid (whether your own, relative, or perhaps you were bold and…

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Ian

Can God Get A Witness?

Deuteronomy 9:25–9:29; Titus 2:1–15 wit·ness: One who can give a firsthand account of something seen, heard, or experienced. Deuteronomy is, in effect, the “Last Will and Testament of Moses”. Moses provides a contrasting snapshot of the Israelite witness and the Mosaic witness. The Israelite witness…

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Ian

Are You There Yet?

Romans 7:15-20; Philippians 3:12–21; 1 John 1:6–2:6 If you’ve ever been on a long trip, whether as a parent or a child, “Are we there yet,” is a common question. So common that some people can time when the next time the question will be…

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Ian

A Time To Sin

Job 1:9–22; Ecclesiastes 3:1–11; Ezekiel 18:5–18 You are probably familiar with Pete Seeger’s Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season). Written in the late 50s, it was commercially via The Byrds in 1965. It takes Ecclesiastes verses 3:1–8 and puts them to music.

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