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Holy, Holy, Holy

Last week in this space I suggested, with tongue-firmly-in-cheek, that you not read anything from the Puritan John Owen. And,…

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Challenges in Reading Isaiah

Please, I beg you, don’t read anything that Owen wrote. No, I’m serious.

One of my favorite authors is a…

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Stumps and Branches

This week we are going to continue in our series on Isaiah. You will hear some very familiar texts this…

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Who Is This Guy?

The Book of Isaiah is generally recognized as the greatest of the written prophecies, a magnificent and grand portrayal of…

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What do we do with the Old Testament?

Over the past two centuries, a theological controversy has sprung up which has had an enduring impact on the church……

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Live On Purpose

Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life is? Have you ever asked the question what on earth am…

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The Hope of a Fan

I am a Pittsburgh sports fan, be it the Steelers, or the Penguins or (even) the Pirates. All my life…

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Morality, God’s Will, and the Ten Commandments

Knowing the will of God is often discussed in hushed tones, with great reverence, and awe-filled veneration, as though one is…

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Look Harder

In advance of this Sunday, please read Psalm 8 in its entirety, then go back and look at the individual…

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There must be a horse in here somewhere…

You have probably heard this joke: parents, concerned for the overly optimistic attitude of their son, buy him a room…

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Pride. Arrogance. Foolishness

Something cut to my heart the other day, this simple phrase: “Let humility be your greatest friend and pride your…

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Being Good

I’ve been to a lot of funerals. I’ve conducted a lot of funerals. Funerals are a great ministry opportunity to…

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