Category Archives: Faith

The Power of Community to Shape Us

Posted on October 12, 2024 by salooper57

Into this mess, Jesus comes to save us. Instead of trying to hurdle into God’s place, as the first Adam did, the second Adam hurtles into the depths, like a skydiver trying to catch someone whose chute has failed. Continue reading →

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Wanted: Explorers (not Talkers)

Posted on September 28, 2024 by salooper57

The world needs an experiential Christianity. The church needs men and women with first-hand knowledge of God’s grace and power in their lives. Explorers, and not just talkers, are needed… Continue reading →

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The Quiet Lives of Ordinary People

Posted on September 14, 2024 by salooper57

Kings and generals may sweep across the world like storms on the surface of history, but the current of all things will continue to move towards its goal. Continue reading →

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Temptation Will Beat You, Unless…

Posted on September 10, 2024 by salooper57

The tidal wave of temptation struck the Rock of ages and he disappeared beneath it. But when it receded three days later, he rose from the wreck and ruin unbroken and unbreakable. Continue reading →

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Doubt Wisely

Posted on September 7, 2024 by salooper57

The great English man of letters Malcolm Muggeridge was right when he claimed that we are living in one of the most gullible ages ever. Continue reading →

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From Shame to Pride: A Journey of Faith

Posted on August 31, 2024 by salooper57

I was navigating this world as a newly converted Christian. One of the guys who sat across the table from me in study hall – there were so many of us that study halls took place in the cafeteria and … Continue reading →

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Worth the Wait (Heb. 11:8-16)

Posted on August 27, 2024 by salooper57

. Even Jesus, Son of God and Lord of men, had to wait. In fact, he is still waiting. After writing about Jesus’s great sacrifice, the author of Hebrews says that he is: “waiting … until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet.” How about that? Even Jesus waits. Continue reading →

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Faith and Prayer (Mark 9:14-29)

Posted on August 21, 2024 by salooper57

When Jesus says to this dad, “Everything is possible to the one who believes,” the one who believes and for whom everything is possible is preeminently Jesus. The desperate father’s smidgeon of faith is joined to the great faith and faithfulness of Jesus the son of God. Continue reading →

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Fasting or Feasting: Spiritual Nourishment at Church and Home

Posted on August 17, 2024 by salooper57

It is the men and women who have learned to nourish themselves on Scripture during the week who derive the most benefit from a sermon on Sunday. They have discriminating tastes. They recognize artificial ingredients, spit out poisons, relish a hearty meal, enjoy a satisfying after-dinner treat. Continue reading →

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Prayer: It Doesn’t Need to Be Boring

Posted on August 13, 2024 by salooper57

If prayer is boring, it is because bored people are praying about things that have little to do with “real” life. Continue reading →

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