Tag Archives: Relationships
I’d Like to Nail that Guy to the Wall!
“And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. … Continue reading
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How Long is My “Enjoy” List?
Just read an excellent blog post by Ed Welch about what it means to “enjoy” something, or more importantly someone. He gives great advice for marriage and friendship, but I was exhorted by where he went at the end. Enjoy. … Continue reading
Filed under Marriage & Family, Pastoral Ministry
Weaker Vessels, Guarded By Our Husband
“[You] by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so … Continue reading
Filed under Gender, Marriage & Family
Forgiveness is Never Free
Ever wondered just how free forgiveness should be? After all, shouldn’t there be some payment for what that person did? Check out this good word about the nature and way of forgiveness from brother Keller in his book The Prodigal God. … Continue reading
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Sorry Comforters
As I read through Job, I’m surprised to identify so much with Job’s friends. Not that I would say the same things they do, but that I have a tendency — out of a Petrine “not knowing what else to say” … Continue reading
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Getting the Roots
No one loves pulling weeds, especially not when dad tells you that you have to get the roots too. I’ve found that this is exactly how it is with conflicts. It’s easier to pluck them out at a surface level, … Continue reading
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