Today’s Word

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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Escape Clause

“then I called upon the name of the LORD: “O LORD, I beseech You, save my life!”” Psalm 116:4 Save – How was the memory trip to “hell on earth” (yesterday)?  A close encounter with hell turns life into an unbearable sickness.  That’s when David cries out, “Lord, save me!”  David gives us the only…
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Hell on earth

“The chords of death encompassed me and the terrors of Sheol came upon me” Psalm 116:3 Sheol – I’ve already been to hell.  I didn’t have to travel far and I didn’t have to lay down six feet under.  All I had to do was live my life in total rebellion and separation from God. …
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The Great Equalizer

“and if I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge; and have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2 Do not have – In the preclude to the love hymn of the New Testament (1 Cor. 13:4-8), Paul provides…
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