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He has put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalted the lowly. – Luke 1:52 (Mary’s Song) Not completely. Mary is pregnant, and she sings about it. Mary has been approached by an angel with the news that, while still a virgin, she … Continue reading →

I’ve read this passage so many times, but as with all of Scripture it feels like I’ve just scratched the surface. The book of Psalms is a collection, an anthology, a hymnal, a book of songs. This time I thought … Continue reading →

In his book, Let Your Life Speak, Parker Palmer describes functional atheists as people who claim they believe in God but function in their lives as atheists. “It’s the godless belief that the ultimate responsibility for everything rests with us.” … Continue reading →

“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still” (Exodus 14:14).  It’s a handy phrase to have in a difficult conversation about a difficult situation. I can’t do anything about this problem, so I’ve placed it in … Continue reading →

“I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet.” 1 Timothy 2:12 Reading and interpreting 1 Timothy 2:12 in isolation, we make it say something Paul never intended.q … Continue reading →

When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. – Matthew 28:17 Hesitation provides time to think about a situation, gather information and weigh the facts. Maybe the choice really matters to you. Maybe  hesitation is a warning that … Continue reading →

The prophet urges us, “The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him.” (Habakkuk 2:20).  The Psalmist invites us to “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). The Lord showed Elijah and … Continue reading →

Then Moses returned to the Lord and said, “O Lord, why have You brought harm to this people? Why did You ever send me? Exodus 5:22 We live in a world that breeds discontent. We are bombarded with the message … Continue reading →