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Gentle Erosion
Perhaps the difference between power and humility is the same as we see between a strong, eroding current and a soft, shaping tide.
Continue ReadingMorning Fish Fry
In Philippians 2:5–8, Paul writes about the gentle, humble character of Jesus, even walking through the valley of the shadow of his own impending death.
Continue ReadingSabbath: Psalm 18
Take time this Sabbath to meditate on today’s passage from Psalm 18:20–36 (ESV), reflecting on how it relates to the fruit of the Spirit from this week: self-control and gentleness.
Continue ReadingInherit the Earth
There is evidence that conflicts over territory and resources have been a common cause of warfare in many cultures throughout history.
Continue ReadingGentleness
Brennan Manning famously said, “Our identity rests in God’s relentless tenderness for us revealed in Jesus Christ.”
Continue ReadingCelebrating God at Work
Celebrating Citywalk Church’s 4th anniversary. Also, new missionary newsletters, and Retired Workers’ Retreat & Reunion.
Continue ReadingThe Trellis
Christopher J. H. Wright notes that eight of the nine items in Paul’s list are attributes of God. The one exception is self-control.
Continue ReadingRooted
When Jesus was before the entire Jewish high council, Caiaphas was looking for some pretext under which he could be rid of Jesus for good.
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