When most people think about Noah and the flood, they imagine an innocent children’s story filled with animals and rainbows. Scripture presents something far more serious. The flood narrative contains death, chaos, judgment, fear, and radical trust in God. The story feels uncomfortable when read carefully, yet it speaks directly to seasons of life when everything feels overwhelming.
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You can learn a lot about God from doing regular things like taking the trash out or watching TV. What does Cheers have to do with the will of God?
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I’m a big fan of the show Severance. If you’re unfamiliar with it, maybe you’ve been living under a rock, or maybe you just don’t have Apple TV (considering Severance is pretty much the only reason to have it). It’s about a group of office workers using new technology that severs their consciousness.
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Have you ever heard of the “Opening of the Mouth Ceremony?” I kind of hope not! Let’s have Habakkuk kick things off for us.
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I’ve recently become very passionate about the idea of studying the Word and improving our Bible Literacy. The Bible has never been as accessible as it is right now, and we’ve never had as many resources to study as we do in our present age. Yet, many of us do not have a clear understanding of the Bible.
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Knowledge of the Word is important for the everyday Christian. I’m passionate about pursuing Bible Literacy and gaining a true understanding of the words spoken through the text. However, an important reminder for you and myself is that it means nothing if we don’t apply it. It means even less if we lack humility and use our knowledge just to look smarter and holier.
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Caiaphas, by any measure, was a highly successful figure in ancient Biblical times. He served as the high priest of Israel for an extended period in the first century, one of the longest tenures imaginable in that era. He had strong political and governmental connections, and his family held influential positions. By worldly standards, he seemed to do everything right.
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Originally written for New Vision Church, I took a few pieces from my guest message and came up with 3 lessons from the topic of light. What are they?
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In this confusing and amazing life, there lies a truth that eludes us too often- love. Not just love, but the ability to truly accept love. We don’t know how to do that, at least not deep inside of our souls.
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