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"Restore us again, O Lord God of hosts;show the light of your countenance,and we shall be whole." (Psalm 80:19, New Coverdale Psalter) You, who are beyond me yet near me,who are at One with Yourself,yet interacting with a confused world:speak wholeness into me. You, who are God of all and over all,who are holy, holy, …
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One of the most striking aspects of the writing and teaching of Dallas Willard is his ability to open up with fresh perspective what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. One of Willard's most powerful contributions to disciple is found in his explanation of Jesus' well-known invitation: Come to me, all you who …
“Let the dawn bring newsof Your unfailing lovefor I put my trust in You.Show me the roadthat I must travelfor You to relieve my heart.” (Psalm 143:8, NJB) Early in the morning I draw awayto be only with You.The time seems to move too quicklyand I know I must step toward what comes next.But here, …
"Let the dawn bring newsof Your unfailing lovefor I put my trust in You.Show me the roadthat I must travelfor You to relieve my heart." (Psalm 143:8, NJB) "Jesus said, 'I am the Road, also the Truth, also the Life. No one gets to the Father apart from me." (John 14:6, Message) You who have …
I've enjoyed posting poetry series themed around the Christian year in the past couple of years (see "Poetry for Lent" and "Poetry for Easter"). I will continue that with a series called "Poetry for Ordinary Time." Ordinary time includes two sections of the church year between Christmastide and Lent and Easter and Advent. The word …
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Matthew Erickson 