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  What does this verse mean? The point is this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under … Continue reading →

“He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD. Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not … Continue reading →

Last night I was reading my friend Marcus’ Catching Ricebirds. As a child, Marcus experienced the horrors of war in Liberia. The brutality can sicken us, but it’s the predictability that tells us the true tragedy of our world: “The men were crying … Continue reading →

“Judge not, that you be not judged.” -Matthew 7:1 “But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, … Continue reading →

From the chair and the desk small group: Last night, my friend Marcus shared a though-provoking quote during our discussion at small group: “Acquire a peaceful spirit and thousands around you will be saved.” -St. Seraphim of Sarov, 19th c. Russian … Continue reading →

From the chair: “You yourselves are our letter of recommendation, written on our hearts, to be known and read by all.” -2 Corinthians 3:2 Something about this week’s Bible reading is just a walk down memory lane–maybe it’s that the … Continue reading →

From the chair and the desk: “When Joab saw that the battle was set against him both in front and in the rear, he chose some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Syrians. The rest … Continue reading →

From the chair and the desk: “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for … Continue reading →

From the chair: “Keep alert, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”  -1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Here’s a passage that’s dear to me, a passage we repeated often to one … Continue reading →

From the chair: “You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him, and stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel! For he has not despised or abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, … Continue reading →