Monthly Archives: November 2010

23 November 2010: Give Thanks

Posted on November 23, 2010 by droseland

Why are we attracted to people who are genuinely grateful? Why are ingrates so repellent? In short, it is because we recognize our purpose and design when we see it shine in the lives and attitudes of other people. Most … Continue reading →

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16 November 2010: Broad Perspective on God, Commands, and the Bible

Posted on November 16, 2010 by droseland

Like it or not we read the Bible through the grid of our preconceptions. As we submit them to the Text, they gradually, bit-by-bit conform to it, to God and His preferences and prerogatives. So the usefulness of pastors and … Continue reading →

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11-14 November 2010: Fear, Remembrance, and Fighting

Posted on November 11, 2010 by droseland

Happy Veterans day to all Veterans, all Americans, and all human beings who have enjoyed freedom, safety, and stability because of the endeavors of the U.S. Armed Forces. The world’s punching bag, everyone’s favorite country to bash, has for more … Continue reading →

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9 November 2010: Comfort One Another

Posted on November 8, 2010 by droseland

What you say when someone is hurting can mean the difference between genuine, loving help and real harm. I think of Job in this regard. He was doing well with his colossal suffering until his self-righteous friends tried to set … Continue reading →

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4 November 2010: Rejoice

Posted on November 4, 2010 by droseland

The Command Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matthew 5:12, NAS) Rejoice is CHAIRO, χαιρω, a common word in the Greek NT … Continue reading →

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2 November 2010: Go

Posted on November 2, 2010 by droseland

Sometimes our faith seems absurd in the face of the overwhelming tide of its antithesis in the world around us. But the tide is not really overwhelming, and the flood is actually God’s to command. From Genesis 12:1 to Revelation … Continue reading →

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1 November 2010: Dwell On These Things

Posted on November 1, 2010 by droseland

How we spend our time is closely related to what we are thinking about. Deliberate thought takes energy and effort, and it is the key to a deliberate life that accomplishes something. Entertainment media, while stimulating thought on some level, … Continue reading →

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