Heavenly Father, you proclaim to us that Jesus is the Lord of glory, yet we often view glory according to the flesh. We regard princes and princesses, seeking […]
Chess
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Chess: Increasing Small Advantages
Given that in-person chess has effectively ceased this year due to COVID-19, my “fire” for chess has waned. Still, notice how the amazing chess artist Mikhail Tal turns […]
Prayers
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Confession at Thanksgiving
Heavenly Father, with grief and hatred of our sin we come before you now. We confess that we have sinned against you. We have broken your law and […]
Devotions
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More than Conquerors
Yesterday as I reflected on Isaiah’s amazing words, it struck me that God’s promise to be with us in the fire and waters changes the way we look […]
Resources
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Brief Review: A Reader’s Hebrew and Greek Bible: Second Edition
For years, I have longed to have the Greek New Testament and the Hebrew Old Testament in one volume. Biblia Sacra is the common gold standard, but it […]
Devotions
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A Higher Power at Work
My children and I are enjoying listening to Where the Red Fern Grows together. After the boy gets his puppies, he reflects on God’s providence: Still mumbling names […]
Prayers
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Another Prayer Based on Jonah 1
Gracious God and Father, we humble ourselves before you and plead for forgiveness today. Isaiah tells us that sin separates us from you, and we know it all […]
Prayers
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A Prayer Based on Jonah 1
Father, we confess that the spirit of Jonah still lives in us, for we rebel against your commands. We think we know better than you. We lean on […]
Prayers
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A Prayer from Micah 5
Holy God, there is none like you. We bow down before your infinite majesty, your perfect justice, and your inexplicable mercy. You have done what human ‘wisdom’ cannot […]
Resources
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Guilt, Grace, Gratitude
This is the pattern of the Christian life: Guilt, Grace, Gratitude. There is so much to this dynamic. For example, it shows us that: Truth transforms. Christian salvation […]