Tag: Biblical Reflection
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Trust, Salmon Patties, and the Mystery of Manna
Last night I made salmon patties for dinner. Nothing fancy — just a simple, tasty meal. But when I set the plate on the table, both my girls paused. They leaned in, suspicious and curious, and asked the same question Israel once asked in the wilderness when they first saw manna from heaven: “What is… Read more
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Yahweh Is King Over All: A July 4th Reflection
Every year on July 4th, our feeds fill with reflections on freedom — political freedom, national freedom, personal freedom, and the freedom we have in Christ. All of those are good and worth celebrating. But a few days ago, as I sat with Psalm 47, I was reminded of something deeper, older, and more unshakable… Read more
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Is the Commandment to Love Really New?
The commandment to love is both old and new–old in its origin in the Torah, and new in the way Jesus embodies, deepens, and empowers it. This post explains how Jesus’ “new commandment” fulfills and transforms the ancient command to love, revealing a deeper, Spirit‑empowered way of abiding in God. Why Jesus Calls the Commandment… Read more