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The Mighty Devotional Pencil

by Derek 4 Comments

There are two kinds of people in the world, those who write in their bibles and those who don't. I don't write in my bible. Typically. Lately, however, I have changed my routine. I started using a one-year bible, like the kind that's out of order and organized by daily readings. Because it's not "really" a bible, I feel free to mark it up, and here's what I've found: it's … [Read more...] about The Mighty Devotional Pencil

The Unknown Preacher

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Charles Spurgeon was converted at Primitive Methodist Chapel on Artillery Street in Colchester, Essex. That much no one contests. But no one knows who preached the sermon that led to his conversion. Think about that. The prince of preachers, the prolific and profound Spurgeon was forever changed by some no-named preacher. That's encouraging. Do you ever feel like … [Read more...] about The Unknown Preacher

Excess of Artistry

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We spent the day at the zoo. Bears, elephants, and splash pads. Every time we go (we have season passes), I wonder at the variety of creatures and the uniqueness of each. The Red Pandas are ridiculously designed and ridiculously cute. The giraffes look preposterous and the elephants unlikely. What I see in each animal is the excess of artistry, not the burden of … [Read more...] about Excess of Artistry

A Gentle Rebuke

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This is great: "Christopher Robin…said, 'Silly old bear,' in such a loving voice that everyone felt quite hopeful again."A. A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh (New York: Penguin, 1992), p. 29. "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger" (Proverbs 15:1). May all our rebukes land so gently. … [Read more...] about A Gentle Rebuke

Images of the Bible – Waking the Dead

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The Gospel of Mark relays a touching story about the death of a child. In Mark chapter five, we read: “And when Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a great crowd gathered about him,and he was beside the sea. Then came one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name, and seeing him, he fell at his feet and implored him earnestly, saying, “My little … [Read more...] about Images of the Bible – Waking the Dead

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