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Thoughts on the Gospel, Life, and Ministry
Tag: Devotional
Refuge and Justice in God’s Grace
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you. – Psalm 89:14 We saw Sunday that Deuteronomy 4:41-43 introduces the cities of refuge, places where a person who unintentionally killed another could flee for protection. These three cities… Continue Reading “Refuge and Justice in God’s Grace”
Holy Rest in the Lord’s Sovereignty
“Why do you flee, O sea? Why do you turn back, O Jordan? Why do you skip like rams, O mountains, like lambs?” — Psalm 114:5–6 The psalmist displays his sense of humor as he describes creation reacting to the presence of God in… Continue Reading “Holy Rest in the Lord’s Sovereignty”
Universal Praise From a Catholic People
Universal Praise from a Catholic Church “From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the LORD is to be praised.” – Psalm 113:3 The Psalmist lifts our eyes beyond the borders of our own congregation, nation, or generation in Psalm 113.… Continue Reading “Universal Praise From a Catholic People”
Praying More Robustly
I am making plans for our congreation’s upcoming Wednesday night fellowship dinners and bible lessons. Our children and youth will continue working through the various catechisms of the Church, and our adults will study prayer. To help me organize our lessons on prayer, I’ve enlisted… Continue Reading “Praying More Robustly”
