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A Mountain to Move

You don’t have to play along, but I’m declaring for you folks what God is doing in my life right now. By now I hope you’ve read the companion post for this on the other blog (that blog is gone). … Continue reading

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We Are His Peace

Our primary objective in life is to live shalom. If we don’t get that right, nothing else will matter. It is the sole basis for carrying out the Great Commission, because it is what’s behind the phrase, “teaching them to … Continue reading

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Keep a Clear Head

I need to reiterate something: Without a valid community faith covenant over you, a major part of your protection from demons is missing. It’s not enough to say you are under the Covenant of Christ. His covenant requires that you … Continue reading

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Law of Moses — 1 Samuel 24

In the previous chapter of our text, David and his men had narrowly escaped Saul’s pursuit simply by being on the other side of the same mountain, somewhere near Maon, in the southeastern Judean wilderness. As Saul’s troops began circling … Continue reading

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Spur Marks on My Flanks

Keep your sympathy. However, you should know this past couple of months has been real tough on me. Not because of the planned-emic, nor because of all the chaos and lies. Rather, the Lord has really been leaning hard on … Continue reading

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Parable: The Good Ship Shalom

I want you to see the logic here. We are using symbols to indicate something about the way reality works. Therefore, parables are at work here, characterizations that help you organize how to think about certain questions in life. Your … Continue reading

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Law of Moses — 1 Samuel 22:6-23

It’s very easy to get lost in the fascinating details of the conflict between Saul in his deepening madness, and David in his growing faith. It was the King’s paranoia that drove David out of his position in Saul’s court. … Continue reading

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It’s for Him

I do not worship art and artistry. Some of the best art in the world is morally hideous. I’m not preparing to go on a jihad against art, but I also don’t care at all to preserve it. I will … Continue reading

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Long Lost Treasures

We cannot help people who aren’t under the Covenant of Christ. It’s not enough that one is spiritually reborn. He or she must also be fully and consciously committed to Christ as Lord over their entire existence. Every decision in … Continue reading

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Faithful to His Glory

I will testify what the Lord has done for me. We owe nothing to secular society. We need not take seriously anything rooted in a non-covenant community. Our Father may send us to infiltrate, but they can never own us. … Continue reading

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