Category Archives: Macedonian Call

LIVING RIGHT IN THE WORLD

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology Everyone seems to have an opinion about how the government over the people should be managed. We feel we are put upon, even burdened, to pay the government what they asked. We feel that all elected officials … Continue reading

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WHAT IS TRUE FREEDOM? WITH GRACE?

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology “We cannot be perfect, so why try? You have to accept that you are not perfect, Susan, and just stop trying.” This was said to me recently. Wow, really? The gracious glorious act of aggressive forgiveness we … Continue reading

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IT’S ALL ABOUT THAT GRACE!

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology We humans try to explain, rationalize, overemphasize, understate and generally speak only what we read and hear or think we know about God. The more we read God’s Word, we realize words to describe all that He … Continue reading

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WIDE OPEN SPACES OF GOD’S GRACE!

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology How do you eat a huge piece of chocolate cake with lots of delicious chocolate icing slathered over the top of it? One, small, savory bite at a time because of it’s richness. We let it permeate … Continue reading

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A HOSTAGE FOR HOPE

God’s Acts We end our study of God’s ACTS this morning. The last words in closing give me hope and praise for the God of Hope. The God of Paul is our God still. Our God is also our provider, … Continue reading

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SHIPWRECKED

God’s Acts Randy and I looked at each other that day and said, “Well, now, we both have no jobs to pay our bills and survive this life, but somehow, I know it will be okay…for God is with us. … Continue reading

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IT’S ALL ABOUT JESUS!

God’s Acts Have you noticed that with Paul… –It’s not about the prison, but the possibilities to tell about Jesus? –It’s not about the beatings but wanting God’s best so he can show others how to live for Jesus? –It’s … Continue reading

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“I COULDN’T JUST WALK AWAY”

God’s Acts Paul couldn’t just walk away from Him. As believing followers, we, too, just can’t walk away. We cannot just walk away from declaring Jesus Christ as our Savior and our Lord. We must live for Him, rely on … Continue reading

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IT’S GOING TO BE ALL RIGHT

God’s Acts When a huge project presents problems in the middle of completion, what do we do? Who do we look to? When situations arise that we cannot change or control, how do we handle it? When all is going … Continue reading

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NOW THAT I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION…

God’s Acts The testimony of Paul, to a hushed crowd who were shouting, “kill him!” moments earlier… Acts 22, The Message 1-2 “My dear brothers and fathers, listen carefully to what I have to say before you jump to conclusions … Continue reading

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