Elemental: S2 - Day 17
on August 15th, 2023
“If you have faith as small as a mustard seed…” Luke 17:6I’m amused by passages of scripture that contain an apparent contradiction. In the eighth chapter of his book, John told the story of a woman entrapped in a compromising sexual encounter and brought as a case study to Jesus. The religious leaders and legal experts hoped to catch Him being more gracious than the law permitted. Side note: I lo... Read More
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Elemental: S2- Day 16
on August 14th, 2023
“Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole [duty] of man.” Ecclesiastes 12:13Hey, writer of Ecclesiastes… What is this you say has been heard?Well…The book of Ecclesiastes is, to be frank, very depressing. It begins with a simple premise, “Everything is meaningless… a complete waste of time.” (1:2) If you think it will s... Read More
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Elemental: S2 - Day 15
on August 13th, 2023
“The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going.” John 3:8One day at Andrews University, I passed by the football field on the way to the cafeteria for supper. Stopping to watch some of my friends in an intramural game, I noticed the girl I liked was there watching, too. Caryl Lynn and I hadn’t dated yet. But we were on the same... Read More
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Elemental: S2 - End of Week 2
on August 12th, 2023
The following is a guide to help facilitate discussion. Feel free to add or subtract or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things. Read More
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Elemental: S2 - Day 13
on August 11th, 2023
“Now all we can see of God is like a cloudy picture in a mirror. Later we will see him face to face.” 1 Corinthians 13:12I love my wife. More impressive? She loves me. I’m still a tiny bit surprised when I think about it. Maybe it's because of my self-image during the teenage years. I thought of myself as being on that rung on the ladder just above ugly—not quite to the level of the cuteness of a ... Read More
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Elemental: S2 - Day 12
on August 10th, 2023
“As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God.” Psalm 42:1
You survived the first two rules: 1) I’m wrong about stuff, and 2) I don’t know which stuff. Now, let’s address rules three and four simultaneously. Read More
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