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Spilt Nard & Zealous Faith Embrace Gospel Suffering
The account of the anonymous woman who broke an alabaster flask and poured nard onto Jesus’ head (Mark 14) is difficult to relate directly to post-resurrection discipleship. I’ve never seen alabaster, and wouldn’t know nard if it hit me in … Continue reading
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The Grief of Pilgrims
Christ followers are told clearly that we are strangers and aliens in this land, that we should fix our hope not on the things of this world but lay up treasure in heaven, and that our lives are but a vapor. … Continue reading
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The trinitarian purpose of Christian trials
The Apostle Peter wrote to some of his people who were suffering for their profession of faith in Jesus Christ and who were enduring trials generally. In his letter, 1 Peter, the Apostle addresses how they were, as “elect exiles,” … Continue reading →
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