Monthly Archives: September 2012

The Fullness of Time

Galatians 4:4 holds one of those phrases that seems to have embedded itself in my heart. “But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son…” With these words, Paul paints a picture of the time from … Continue reading

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Boasting

“But, ‘Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.’” – 2 Corinthians 10:17 Paul quotes Jeremiah 9:24 here as he talks to the church in Corinth. His reminder is clear, if there is anything that is praiseworthy in life, it … Continue reading

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Resemblance

It is always funny to me to watch as a new baby comes into the church building. People flock around to congratulate the new parents and to see “who the baby looks like.” Does the baby have the father’s nose … Continue reading

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Love

One of the most often quoted and best loved portions of the Bible is found in our reading this week. First Corinthians 13 is a chapter that speaks about love. When I was in college, I got a card in … Continue reading

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Imitators

As Paul teaches the church in Corinth how to live lives fully surrendered to God, he makes a bold statement. In 1 Corinthians 11:1, Paul says, “Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” It is not a statement … Continue reading

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