Tag: bible
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The Cost of Blasphemy
Blasphemy is irreverence toward something considered sacred. It’s based on the Greek word “blasphémos,” a derivative of the words “blaptó” (meaning “hurt”) and “phémi” (meaning “declare”). In short, blasphemy is any declaration that damages what’s meant to be held as sacred or treats it with less respect than it’s due.
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Revisited: On The 7th Day, We Rest
The Sabbath. So often, we busy ourselves with rote actions: we read a devotional, we read a passage from the Bible, or we pray—out of obligation instead of devotion. But we very rarely practice rest. For the majority of the week, our time and attention is consumed by work of one kind or another. So,…
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Do You Mean It?
When you say you’re a Christian, do you mean it? Christ told His disciples to take up their cross and deny themselves. But what does that mean?
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Please Stand For The Reading Of The Word
We stand for a bride coming down the aisle, for a judge entering a courtroom, for the declaration of the Pledge of Allegiance, for the singing of the Star Spangled Banner, and for other people of particular importance entering a room. Why do we stand for these things but not for the reading of the…
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