Monthly Archives: March 2012

Free book on Praying for the Persecuted Church

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Scott Roberts

I just started reading a book on the persecuted church today and it turns out it is also a prayer devotional for praying for the most closed countries in the world.  You can get a free pdf of the book … Continue reading →

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Jesus the Lord of Creation (Matt 8:23-27)

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Scott Roberts

Who is Jesus?  We have been exploring various answers to that Question over the past few weeks, and today will be no different, except that today the question is clearly asked by the disciples, What kind of man is this?  … Continue reading →

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Big Prayers

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Scott Roberts

You can find the original article here: Big Prayers. This is a great post on praying wide, all encompassing prayers.  Take a few moments to consider your prayer life and the breadth and width of the kinds of prayers you pray. … Continue reading →

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To know thyself, one must know God (Institutes I.1.2)

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Scott Roberts

“To know thyself, one must know God.” I believe John Calvin could have easily said such a statement for his opening words in the Institutes of the Christian Religion echo such sentiments.  Let’s take one such phrase as our jumping … Continue reading →

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Can Christianity promote the Homosexual Lifestyle?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Scott Roberts

There are many who would like to believe that the Church of Jesus Christ, the pillar and foundation of faith (1Tim 3:15) should promote the homosexual and lesbian lifestyle.  One of my favorite bloggers has written seven great posts denying … Continue reading →

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God gives gifts to men (Exodus 35:30-36:7)

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Scott Roberts

It has been a few weeks since I was able to make an entry related to Jesus in Exodus.  I hope to get back on a more dependable schedule now, and finish the final few chapters of Exodus.  Today we … Continue reading →

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Bellingham Crime Information

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Scott Roberts

Ever been curious about the kinds of crimes that happen within  a 1/4 of a mile of your home?  How bout a 1/2 mile?  Or even up to 2 miles.  Now you can view that information on this Bellingham Crime … Continue reading →

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Jesus, our Brother (Matthew 12:46-50)

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Scott Roberts

Family is a loaded word, pregnant with meaning, ideas, images, hopes and regrets.  One of my favorite pictures of family comes from the film My Big Fat Greek Wedding.  Who has seen it?  It is a hilarious, romantic comedy from … Continue reading →

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Gospel: Proclamation or works?

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Scott Roberts

Many in our world are increasingly arguing that the good news is both works and proclamation.  I, myself, have even argued such things, however there has been a growing uneasiness in my soul over this expansion of the gospel.  Maybe, … Continue reading →

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