weakness (26)

Ian

Third Wednesday of Lent

Psalm 105:1–15, 2 Chronicles 20:1–22, Luke 13:22–31 We often feel powerless in comparison to the world around us. The current pervasive feeling is that normal people do not have a voice in the government that is supposed to be theirs. Many people feel powerless in…

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Ian

Second Sunday of Lent

Psalm 74, Ezra 3:1-11, 1 Corinthians 3:10-17 In Seattle, building after building is going up with those huge cranes on top. The population of Snohomish County is projected to grow by 10,000 people per year for nearly the next 20 years, and the first couple…

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Ian

Handing It Off Well

Numbers 27:12-22, Deuteronomy 31:1-23, Proverbs 15:18–29 A relay race requires timing and teamwork. As the baton carrier approaches the next runner, that runner must start running. The two must match stride and pace so that the baton can be handed-off smoothly. Rarely will a relay…

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Ian

Old With New

Psalm 147:12-20, Proverbs 1:1-7; James 3:13-18 He declares his word to Jacob, his statutes and judgments to Israel. He has not done this for every nation; they do not know his judgments. Hallelujah! Psalm 147:19-20 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge;…

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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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