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Ian

What Kind of Light is That?

Psalm 89:4–37, Matthew 5:13–16, Philippians 4:4–9 (read online ⧉) Psalm 89 talks about people who walk in the light of the face of God. This is somewhat associated with both Moses having to wear a veil (Exodus 34:29–35 ⧉) and the Levitical blessing (Numbers 6:22–27…

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Ian

Is That Light You're Hiding?

Exodus 10:21–23, Mark 4:21–25, John 5:31–35 (read online ⧉) Jesus is the Light of the world. While Jesus bringing salvation and eternal life was light, being the spiritual light was part of Jesus' very being. As he was one with the Father and Holy Spirit,…

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Ian

Same Change, Different Day

Galatians 1:21–2:10 (read online ⧉) The church often states that the message from God has never changed. That's not entirely accurate. God's amazing grace was before all and in all. God's expression of grace was certainly in multiple forms from Adam to Jacob's (Israel's) sons.

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Ian

Posture of Power

1 Corinthians 2:1–5, Ephesians 3:14–19 (read online ⧉) Power makes a difference. We all acknowledge that. Whether it is political power, military power, law enforcement power, boss power, parental power, and even spouse power. Power is a part of every relationship. Even in relationships of…

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Ian

Eternal Clay

2 Corinthians 4:7–13, James 4:13–17 (read online ⧉) What are you living for? Who are you living for? These are not simple questions. They can be difficult thoughts. They can actually be kind of depressing. They can be quite depressing really. For when we talk…

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