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Choosing the Lord's Will

3/25/2014

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“How do I know that this is the Lord’s will?”

We wrestle with this question often. While it is important to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit, and to listen well to God’s leading, I notice that we often misunderstand God’s will.

One day, when I was nineteen, I had the choice between two jobs and I had to make up my mind in five minutes. During that time, despite fervent prayer, I heard no answer. It was as though God stepped back and said, “It doesn’t matter. Choose the one you prefer.” That’s exactly what I did—and I’ve never regretted my decision.


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When We Are Born Again

3/25/2014

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When my niece was born, she spent the first half-hour of her life drinking in everything about this strange new world into which she had been born. We wondered what she thought about the things that are so familiar to us. What was it like to be born?

Jesus once said, “You must be born again.” (John 3:7)

He means so much in those five words, but I think I know a little of what He intended.


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Recognizing God in the Overtone Series

3/18/2014

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“Do you know anything about the overtone series?” My sister asks.

I shrug. “You were the music major! This is some obscure part of music theory, isn’t it? Okay, tell me about it. In English.”

My sister laughs. She touches the piano lightly, and the note rings out, pure, like water. I am sure, from her rapt expression, that she hears nuances in the note that I cannot hear.

“Hear this note? Middle C?”

“Yup.”


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A Man Who Loves the Lord (From Ready For Him Today)

3/11/2014

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He must know and love Christ.

This is the most essential criterion for a husband. There is nothing unclear about God’s will here.
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Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.[1]
God’s will is clear: Believers must marry only other believers. 

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Why It is All About God's Glory

3/4/2014

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“Why is it all about God’s glory?” I’ve asked this many times. What is the purpose of life? To glorify God in all that we do. What was the purpose of salvation? To glorify God by reconciling sinners into a personal relationship with Himself. Why are idols so evil? Because they compete for God’s glory. It all comes down to His glory, His honor, His reputation.

Frankly, at times this concept has been rather mystifying to me. If the object of such possessiveness of glory were not God Himself, I would accuse the person of arrogance and selfishness.

Now let me turn this idea on its head.


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