[God] has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly;he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty [Luke 1:51-53 NRSV] One of the most impactful essays I’ve everContinue reading “LIFTING UP THE LOWLY”
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IMITATORS OF GOD
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.[Ephesians 5:1-2] I’ve mentioned previously on this blog that I have a retired pastor friend with whom I walk regularly twice a week. (Click HERE to seeContinue reading “IMITATORS OF GOD”
LENT 2021 – DAY 26
Jeremiah 22:13-23 Romans 8:12-27 John 6:41-51 When we cry, “Abba! Father!” it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ—if, in fact, we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.[Romans 8:15b-17]Continue reading “LENT 2021 – DAY 26”