Monthly Archives: August 2021

Judge Actions

Humans should not judge people; rather, we ought to judge actions and draw responsible conclusions. Judging people is God’s purview, and we are not allowed to trespass on his domain. On the other hand, he has created us with the … Continue reading

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Blessed, Resting Followers

On our own, we are unable and needy. In Christ and by the Spirit we can live in faith as blessed, resting followers. The life of faith is hard, and we are unable on our own, for faith is always … Continue reading

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Musings for the week ending August 27, 2021

Lived Faith Pray Misconceptions about God the Father in combination with a high-negative affect can lead to malformed prayer. Proclaim Duty. Bearing Jesus’ image, proclaiming his good news, and loving as he loves form the church into a community that … Continue reading

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Text and Ears

Preaching and the preparation behind it must be submitted to the requirements of both text and hearers. This means one’s preaching style must flex as needed. The preacher will strive to practice proper sermon preparation and toward clear delivery that … Continue reading

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No Tools for Judging

Humans cannot judge persons, for we simply lack the capacity. Because our perception of reality is linear, the ever-changing reality of people’s character is hidden from us. We have partial perception, filtered by our assumptions, so we cannot see others … Continue reading

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