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Prayer and What You Bargain For
Way back at the end of November, I mentioned rereading The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. And then I didn’t say much about it. It took me a little longer than I intended (which has been the case in general … Continue reading
Paul and Purpose
Sometimes you’re just reading along using your Bible plan and you find yourself in a passage you think you know well and then you come across a line or two that stands out because it reflects something that you talked … Continue reading
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These Unpredictable Days
While this week has not been as packed as last week, there has been an unpredictability that has been both challenging and tiring. It comes from all sides, really, and can be good as much as it can be bad. … Continue reading
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Screwtape and the Spiritual Life
I’ve been on a C. S. Lewis kick these last couple of months. It started with finally getting around to reading his Reflections on the Psalms. Definitely not the book I thought it would be, but brilliant nonetheless. Then I … Continue reading
The Times of Your Life
Yesterday was “Christ the King” Sunday in many churches across the world (though many other churches across America probably celebrated Thanksgiving early instead). As I understand it, the day is a comparatively recent addition to the liturgical calendar. The Sunday … Continue reading
“Though the Fig Tree…”
It’s just Tuesday, but boy has it been a week. I found good comfort in today’s reading from the Old Testament book of Habakkuk. The minor prophet had this to say as his book drew to a close with its … Continue reading
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From Luke for These Days
The Gospel readings have been Luke for these last few weeks. These last two days of readings have felt oddly appropriate for these days. From chapter twelve in the ESV: 54 He also said to the crowds, “When you see a … Continue reading
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Reformation Post
It’s always interesting when a Baptist writer makes his way into a particularly Catholic journal. First Things, for all its possible faults, does find space to bring in others from beyond their tradition. This time around it was Bruce Ashford, … Continue reading
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Song for the Week’s End
This video is a wonderful blend of some of my favorite musicians and a great song from the Psalms.
Being Bodies
A couple of days ago I mentioned listening to sermons and talks while getting some grading done. Here’s another one that I listened to recently by Ephraim Radner. In many ways, he’s quite different from some of the other writers/pastors/teachers … Continue reading
Space Enough, and Time 