trusting (38)

Ian

Trusting God's Way

Psalm 1, Jeremiah 17:5-10, 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 Has someone ever said to you, “I don’t trust anyone?” First, imagine living life like that. Someone who lives such a paranoid life could never be happy. You cannot love if you cannot trust. Second, anyone who says…

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Ian

Sixth Monday after Epiphany

Psalm 115, Judges 5:1-11, 1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1 Much of the modern world is obsessed with the self. Individualism (rugged or otherwise) is a key feature of (U.S.) American culture. It then becomes ironic when non-believers question why everything should be for God’s glory. They attribute…

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Ian

Foundations and Firmaments

Psalm 148, Colossians 3:12-17, Luke 2:41-52 What are your thoughts when reading Psalm 149? Do you ever think of all of Creation praising God, the Creator? If you haven't seen Louie Giglio's Stars and Whales (link below), I strongly recommend it. To think that it…

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Ian

A Child-Like Gift

Psalm 26, Matthew 18:1-4, James 4:7-12 A child-like faith. That is the greatest gift an adult could ask for. All too often, however, we get caught up in our own heads, hearts and hurts. A child can look to God in faith and trust. We…

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Ian

Flourishing Love

Psalm 36, Psalm 42, Psalm 52 We see people all around us who do not believe in God. There are those who know of God, but do not have a relationship with God. There are those whose relationship with God has been confused by the…

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