Today’s Word

A Thief’s Theology

“Lord, remember me when You come into your kingdom.” Luke 23:42 Remember – What does remember mean to you?  If you’re a product of the Western Greek culture, you will think of “remember” as a mental action.  When we remember, we bring something to mind.  The process happens in our heads.  If this is what…
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Long Enough

“and thus, having waited patiently, he obtained the promise”  Hebrews 6:15 Waited patiently – My estimation of Abraham’s patience doesn’t seem to square with the view of the author of Hebrews.  When I think of Abraham, I think of the man who protected himself at the expense of his wife (twice), who agreed to human…
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Forgetting

“If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.” 1 John 1:6 Truth – “Someone who always tells the truth doesn’t need a good memory.”  My friend David left me with this thought a few weeks ago.  In the first century, John…
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The Politics of Freedom

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” 2 Corinthians 3:17 Liberty – The Bible is an emotionally engaging book.  It’s romantic non-fiction.  It’s the greatest love story ever told.  And if you don’t feel it gripping your heart, tugging at your soul and shattering your…
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Rules of Engagement

“Therefore, take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm”  Ephesians 6:13 Stand Firm – Paul was fond of military metaphors.  This passage about the armor of God certainly is one of his best.  When he concludes the thought,…
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