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What does it mean to “seek His Face”? Let’s think practically. What can you do with a face? What benefit does it provide? I understand why we would “seek God’s hands”. That makes perfect sense to me. I have limitations and there is only so much I can do! So, I need God to act on my behalf! I get that. It would even make sense to say “seek God’s mind”. We know His thoughts and His ways are higher…
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Did you know you have access to God? Now, here’s the deal: we are all very busy talking! Society has exploded with technology and tools that allow us to “talk” to each other. We are communicating, we are sharing, and we are unpacking our lives, our hearts, our hopes and our fears to just about anyone who will listen. In fact, because of social media, it has become completely acceptable to share the most private details of our lives with…
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I know someone who is not in quarantine. I know someone who is not “social distancing.” I know someone who wants to use this crisis to move closer to people rather than farther away from them. He alone is our hope. More specifically, His mission is OUR mission.And while we scramble to figure out what to do, He continues to do what He has always done! And that is saving the world from sin, not just the coronavirus. Therefore, for those who belong to…
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It seems like the whole world is in a complete panic over our newest friend, the Coronavirus. I just found out that March Madness is going to be a little less “mad” this year, with no fans. And the NBA is suspended. Bummer for basketball junkies like me. Nevertheless, it’s difficult to see past the urgency of the moment, and I will try to avoid criticism of the response. However, the entire ordeal raises a significant question: Are these precautions…
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More and more, it seems that society rejects notions of traditional authority and anything that presents itself as an absolute. Unfortunately, this wave of postmodernism holds specific implications for the church, as believers continue to succumb to criticism concerning the authority of scripture. Can we trust this old book? That’s the question that gets louder and louder in this generation. As a result, many have accepted the word of the Lord as a mere suggestion, rather than a divine imperative.…
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