Author Archives: Morning Reflections

Called to Hope

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Throughout the month of August, we’re taking a close look at 23 verses of the New Testament.  They comprise Ephesians chapter one, which paints one of the Bible’s most comprehensive pictures of what it means for ordinary people to be “in Christ.”   The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is one of the world’s most spectacular feats of engineering.  It has also… Read more »

Missing Out

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Throughout the month of August, we’re taking a close look at 23 verses of the New Testament.  They comprise Ephesians chapter one, which paints one of the Bible’s most comprehensive pictures of what it means for ordinary people to be “in Christ.”   Does the Bible address every question and issue humanity is facing today? The answer to that question is No.  And… Read more »

In Every Circumstance

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Throughout the month of August, we’re taking a close look at 23 verses of the New Testament.  They comprise Ephesians chapter one, which paints one of the Bible’s most comprehensive pictures of what it means for ordinary people to be “in Christ.”   I grew up in a church populated by stained-glass saints.  Our sanctuary windows featured dozens of them — monumental, brightly… Read more »

Naming God

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Throughout the month of August, we’re taking a close look at 23 verses of the New Testament.  They comprise Ephesians chapter one, which paints one of the Bible’s most comprehensive pictures of what it means for ordinary people to be “in Christ.”   What’s in a name? Valparaiso, Indiana, native Orville Redenbacher admitted that he was a “funny-looking farmer with a funny-sounding name.” … Read more »

Already and Not Yet

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Throughout the month of August, we’re taking a close look at 23 verses of the New Testament.  They comprise Ephesians chapter one, which paints one of the Bible’s most comprehensive pictures of what it means for ordinary people to be “in Christ.”   A number of years ago, Steve Hein, a close friend in ministry, went on a mission trip to Brazil. He… Read more »

The Message of Truth

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Throughout the month of August, we’re taking a close look at 23 verses of the New Testament.  They comprise Ephesians chapter one, which paints one of the Bible’s most comprehensive pictures of what it means for ordinary people to be “in Christ.”   In 1996, the United States Air Force published a paper describing the technological possibilities of controlling the weather. It’s a… Read more »

The Open Door

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Throughout the month of August, we’re taking a close look at 23 verses of the New Testament.  They comprise Ephesians chapter one, which paints one of the Bible’s most comprehensive pictures of what it means for ordinary people to be “in Christ.”   At the midpoint of Paul’s remarkable run-on declaration concerning where Christians stand with God, all the verbs have had… Read more »

The Verdict

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Throughout the month of August, we’re taking a close look at 23 verses of the New Testament.  They comprise Ephesians chapter one, which paints one of the Bible’s most comprehensive pictures of what it means for ordinary people to be “in Christ.”   Madonna, who turns 64 today, has had quite a career.  She’s the best-selling female recording artist of all time.  Her… Read more »

Predestination

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Throughout the month of August, we’re taking a close look at 23 verses of the New Testament.  They comprise Ephesians chapter one, which paints one of the Bible’s most comprehensive pictures of what it means for ordinary people to be “in Christ.”   Certain words and phrases create apprehension.  IRS audit.  The boss wants to see you…now.  “Some assembly required.”  The word predestination can… Read more »

Camelot

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Throughout the month of August, we’re taking a close look at 23 verses of the New Testament.  They comprise Ephesians chapter one, which paints one of the Bible’s most comprehensive pictures of what it means for ordinary people to be “in Christ.”   Despite the shocking news from Dallas, the show still went on. On the evening of November 22, 1963 – the… Read more »