Tag: faith
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January Musings – The God of His Word
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7 I had a pitiful moment the other day. Just after I had done what some may consider an awesome thing, the same feeling of hopelessness flooded my mind that typically does after I teach others about God. I cannot tell you…
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November Musings – Reflections on Hebrews
“These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.” – Hebrews 11:39-40 In a world that demands immediate satisfaction, it can be difficult to be on the working end.…
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On Letting Go – Minimalism and Deepening Faith
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – Colossians 3:23 I threw a lot away yesterday. Over the last two years, I have been trying to become a minimalist for mostly the sake of my faith. If you know me, you know I…
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October Musings: The Quiet Selfless Life
“and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you…” – 1 Thessalonians 4:11 No one has to twist my arm for me to spend time by myself. For some reason, I find some of the most fun…
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September Musings: Heart-Centered Spiritual Disciplines
The other night, I stumbled across this individual explaining their regret in waiting for marriage. It wasn’t that they did, rather, it was that they didn’t apply the waiting to anything beyond the physical obedience to God. Over the last couple years, I have experienced times of great discipline and times of total inconsistency. Unfortunately,…
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