Those who fear the Lord have a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, turning a person from the snares of death. - Proverbs 14:26-27 I am always fascinated with the topic or phrase "fear of the Lord." I was talking …
Grace in the Law
Take from me the way of lying; let me find grace through your law. - Psalm 119:29 When I normally think of God's law, I think of the rules that I need to keep. I think of the Ten Commandments with the "thou shalts..." and "thou shalt nots..." I think of commands and strict parenting. …
Magna Doodle Salvation
Did you grow up playing with a Magna Doodle? My kids have one and I love the thing. It’s a massive step up from the Etch-a-Sketch that I played with as a kid. Back then, we had to rely on two massive white knobs to create drawings with. It was really hard to draw circles …
Reading Scripture for Transformation (pt 3)
Here is a brief overview of the form of lectio divina. There are four Latin words that outline the movements of lectio divina: lectio (reading), meditatio (meditation), oratio (prayer), and contemplatio (contemplation). Reading (lectio) Find a quiet place where you will not be distracted by what’s around you or what’s not around you. Find a …
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Reading Scripture for Transformation (pt 2)
I’ve found that one of the most helpful ways to approach Scripture for transformation is to utilize an ancient Christian discipline called lectio divina, which roughly means ‘spiritual reading’ in Latin. I’d like to encourage you to utilize this way of reading the Scripture as you spend time regularly with the Bible. Whether on your …
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Matthew Erickson 