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Gems from Genesis: Chapter 4

February 3, 2023

What do we learn from the story of Cain and Abel? I see both the consequences of sin but also God’s grace in action. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 4

Gems from Genesis: Chapter 3

January 27, 2023

Genesis 3 is a learning guide to spotting the tricks of Satan, but it also is a reminder of God’s grace and provision. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 3

Weeding

August 31, 2022

When we let sin fester and grow, it can quickly overtake our lives and mess up our relationships. Sometimes it takes a storm to remind us we need to do some weeding in our hearts. … More Weeding

Did I Blow It?

August 15, 2022

When something messes up my plans and I don’t respond as I should, have I blown my chance to glorify God? … More Did I Blow It?

Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 13

July 22, 2022

Knowing we are God’s children should motivate us toward a life of purity. We can only live that way when we remain in him. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 13

I have now officially lived in my American condo for longer than I have lived in some of the countries where we served overseas. Having been on a three-to-four-year cycle for moves and furloughs, I always get a bit antsy after I’ve lived in any one place for a while. However, I’m not planning on … More Cleaning House

Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 3

May 13, 2022

What dims the light of Christ from showing through us? Unconfessed sin and pretending you never sin. Don’t deny God the right to forgive and cleanse by insisting you have no sin to confess. Get real with God and get right by his forgiveness. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 3