The Practice of Belonging
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Today's Disciplines Devotion
There is power in our names. Our names tell where we came from, the experiences we have endured, and the person we are becoming. Whether a parent speaks a word of...
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At this point in Acts, Paul is on his second missionary journey and has visited Thessalonica and Berea. Some welcome his message; others reject it. Yet Paul has viewed nothing that...
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Christ made many references to God the Father while with his disciples. It is only natural that the disciples would want tangible, visible proof of God’s existence. In the verses prior...
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The disciples had journeyed with Jesus for three years throughout his earthly ministry. They had heard him speak on many occasions of his death and resurrection. All this talk of separation...
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The Greeks understanding of time is twofold. Chronos refers to quantitative time that is measured by clocks, and kairos is time that cannot be quantified but is measured by its quality....
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The imagery of a building being erected calls to mind the process by which stones are chosen. Stone workers choose from the available stones, finding those that fit together well and...
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The author of First Peter draws parallels between children of God and newborn babies. Similar to babies who need milk for their sustenance and well-being, Christians need the spiritual milk that...
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From the outset the psalmist declares their full trust and dependence in God. The psalmist further pleads with God for deliverance from being put to shame. I recall the fear that...
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Stephen was a faithful follower of Christ and a church leader who performed great miracles and wonders through the Holy Spirit. These great acts and miracles posed a threat to the...
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Jesus set up a dichotomy between two different kinds of influences on our lives. One leads to life and the other to destruction. Which influence will we allow into our lives?...
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In Jesus’ day, shepherds lived on the fringes of society. So, for Jesus to name himself as the Good Shepherd in this text may have been a shock to the original...
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