Brothers, I for my part do not consider myself to have taken possession. Just one thing: forgetting what lies behind but straining forward to what lies ahead, I continue my pursuit toward the goal, the prize of God’s upward calling, in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 NABRE The Letter to the…
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Strive for peace with everyone, and for that holiness without which no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 NABRE The Letter to the Hebrews is called a letter, but in many places reads like a homily to be heard. It is rich and captures many themes. It opens informing…
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Softer than butter is his speech, but war is in his heart. Smoother than oil are his words, but they are unsheathed swords. Psalms 55:22 NABRE Psalm 55 is a conversation the Psalmist is having either with himself or with the Lord. He has been betrayed by a trusted and…
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God’s presence and authenticity is challenged by several different groups and many individuals. Yet, if we accept God we accept and recognize Evil, because God’s book tells us there is evil. One passage on evil is from Psalm 23 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of…
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