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The four governments
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. (Psalm 24:1-2; NIV) Like it or not, the powerful, personal, triune Creator God of the Bible is in charge of his universe. This world and everything in it are his. Continue reading
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The role of the children of believing families in Paul’s letters: the presumption of inclusion (pt. 1)
When we read Paul’s letters, what can we tell about the status of children in the believing community? How does Paul speak of them? Let’s pose a few questions: Does Paul consider children as a sub-group of ‘little unbelievers’ in the midst of the ‘real’ believers in the church? Does any of Paul’s teaching betray Continue reading
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Things children love
My children are in their late teens. As I look back at their younger years, I remember noticing certain commonalities in things children love. For your convenience, I have complied a short list: 1. Blowing and popping bubbles. 2. Sleeping on the top bunk. 3. Making a ‘robot voice’ by speaking into a pedestal fan. Continue reading
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