Category Archives: Theological Overview

In Everything Give Thanks

Posted on November 25, 2014 by droseland

There is no more theologically-demanding instruction in the New Testament than we find in 1 Thessalonians 5:18: 18in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. By “theologically-demanding” I mean this command makes us think … Continue reading →

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Make Your Requests Known, Philippians 4:6-7

Posted on November 17, 2014 by droseland

Peace is available in the storm, not only in its breaking. Suffering produces desirable effects in our character, not just pain and wear. Continue reading →

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Mission Priority in Paul’s Prayer: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2

Posted on November 3, 2014 by droseland

When you are focused on someone you really love, a project you really believe in, a passion that easily consumes you, you tend to connect everything to that one object of your vision. Sometimes other people may have trouble matching … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Responsibilities: Exploring God’s Commands to Pray

Posted on October 27, 2014 by droseland

God’s commands to pray are all over the Bible. It’s like God is saying, “Talk to Me” everywhere you turn. Continue reading →

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God Tells Us What to Think

Posted on May 14, 2013 by droseland

We tend to be suspicious by nature when we get the idea that someone is telling us what our opinion should be. Sometimes we adopt the frame of mind of the scientist, where we insist that we will observe only … Continue reading →

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Rejoice Always

Posted on November 4, 2011 by droseland

Are we really looking at the Solution or the problem? 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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