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The Moon Does Not Shine
We constantly attempt to manufacture our own goodness. We try to present our best selves to the world through intense personal effort. The text of the Bible compares the church to the moon. In literal...
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Your Only Battle Is to Remain at Rest
When Israel entered a place called Rephidim - "resting places" - Amalek came and attacked (Exodus 17:8). The name Amalek comes from a root word amal עמל meaning toil, weariness, painful labor. The bat...
When Rest Works Harder Than You Do
Ever notice how a clenched fist can't receive anything?That's the difference between Law and Grace. For centuries, we've argued about the Gospel's center-Is it God working, or us? But the answer quiet...
The Narrow Gate Isn’t About Heaven
Most people hear Jesus say, "narrow is the way which leads to life" and imagine a tiny, exclusive path into heaven.But that's not what Jesus was talking about. He wasn't speaking of eternity.He was sp...