Monthly Archives: October 2010

11 October 2010: Don’t Think It Strange

Posted on October 11, 2010 by droseland

It is just as important to obey God’s prohibitions as his positive commands.  His requirements for us directly relate to His character and our representation of it.  I ran across today’s command in a search for a NT command to … Continue reading →

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8 October 2010: SHEMA

Posted on October 8, 2010 by droseland

I like to alternate OT and NT commands for several reasons.  One is the unity of the Text. The Bible is one solid message from God to mankind, composed of 66 books written by 40 different human authors who were … Continue reading →

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7 October 2010: Love

Posted on October 7, 2010 by droseland

“…love one another….” The command in Scripture that Christians love each other is to me one of the most damning to the prevailing worldview as it bears on most any matters of consequence.  Love that can be commanded is totally … Continue reading →

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6 October 2010: Love

Posted on October 6, 2010 by droseland

Is love an unstoppable force or something that we can control?  Put another way, can you love “on demand” or is love at the mercy of your feelings at the moment?  The culture in which we live generally holds to … Continue reading →

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5 October 2010: KNOW

Posted on October 5, 2010 by droseland

October is a gorgeous time of year in New England, as well as much of the rest of the world.  In Iraq, the soldiers are sighing with a little relief from the blistering privations of April-September as the rainy season … Continue reading →

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4 October 2010: Cease Striving

Posted on October 4, 2010 by droseland

Are we supposed to “let go and let God”?  In a way, yes, to be sure—if the meaning of “letting go” is trusting Him.  But keep the Bible in mind when you answer this question.  The Text does not present … Continue reading →

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Plans for Next Week

Posted on October 2, 2010 by droseland

Travel is ever the enemy of routine. In the near future I intend to explore the kinds of commands that might strike us as odd: how can one command another to have joy or love someone?  Bad ideas about what … Continue reading →

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