Human nature
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The Coronavirus and the Christian’s Vulnerability
Along with incalculable health and economic suffering, the coronavirus has also brought a reality check. We are not as secure as we imagined. Being well-fed and gadgeted to the max has lulled us into a dream-like state that hides an unpleasant truth–we will eventually lose everything. Beauty will fade, strength will diminish, our senses will… Continue reading
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Series: “A Little Lower than God”
Part 1: Who Was I? Who Am I? Part 2: The Crossroads, a Divine Place! Part 3: How Could Samson be So Stupid? Part 4: The Door to Your True Self Part 5: Open the Door, then Close It! Part 6: Cooperating with the Spirit Part 7: Deepest Heaven, Deepest You Continue reading
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A Little Lower than God! Part 4: The Door to Your True Self
(Previous) In this series we have been examining one of the most fundamental things that makes us human, the ability to step back into our own inner world and make decisions free from external pressures. This amazing power remains intact despite the most extreme circumstances as we see in the life of the Anabaptist, Mattheus… Continue reading
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“A Little Lower than God” Part 1: Who Was I? Who Am I?
Back in the late 60s you would often hear people speaking about the need to “find yourself.” An incident involving a friend of mine and a university professor highlighted my desperate need to do just exactly that. We were in the office of my friend’s former professor visiting. After they chatted for a few minutes,… Continue reading
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The Magnificent Mystery of Us
A couple of years ago I awoke in the middle of the night and, for some inexplicable reason, found myself pondering the story of Cinderella. As I did, I felt a distinct impression, “That’s you.” As when God speaks, it created delight in me. The glass slipper speaks of a beautiful realm that Cinderella was made… Continue reading