On Wednesday, I wrote here at the blog about how important it is to know we are deeply loved by God as His children. What flows directly from that love of God for us as his people is that we are called to love one another as brothers and sisters. Throughout Scripture, the church is consistently …
Knowing We are Dearly Loved Children of God
If you did a web search for the phrase “a new you,” you would find all sorts of interesting results. You would find anti-aging treatments. You would find opportunities for cosmetic surgery, body slimming, or laser hair removal. You would find self-help gurus and inspirational speakers offering solutions to your problems. You would even find …
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Keep Choosing God: a word from Henri Nouwen
Over the past month I have been reading Henri Nouwen's book The Inner Voice of Love: A Journey Through Anguish to Freedom. This is one of Nouwen's most personal books, taken from his journals during a time of great challenge and even depression in his life. I really appreciated the entire book, which struck a …
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Seeing Ourselves and Others through God’s Eyes
Jesus came to seek and to save that which is lost. He pursued unlikely people at the margins to welcome them into God’s kingdom. There is a story in Luke 7 that brings this to life so powerful. It happens after Jesus’ great sermon on the plateau, His healing of a centurion’s servant and raising …
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Encountering the Merciful Love of God :: Fra Angelico, “The Annunciation”
Fra Angelico, The Annunciation; tempera on wood; between 1433 and 1434. “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.From now on all generations will call me blessed.” (Luke 1:46-48) "Love is blind." At least, that's how the saying goes. The …
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Matthew Erickson 