Tag Archives: Christian

Narrow Spaciousness

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Joe Chambers

There are hard things in this book (Bible), hard things to hear, hard things to obey. ~ Eugene Peterson My brother used  to let me stuff him into a hideaway couch and put the cushions on it. I’d sit on … Continue reading →

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The Peaceable Kingdom

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Joe Chambers

The wolf shall live with the lamb… and a little child shall lead them. Isaiah 11:6 There is a movie that I enjoyed a few years ago called “Grand Canyon.” And one of the characters in that film is an … Continue reading →

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Deep Change

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Joe Chambers

“Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven.  And I tell you, you are Peter…” Matthew 16: 17-18a I was on a long flight one time … Continue reading →

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The Confluence of Love

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Joe Chambers

If two lie down together, they will keep warm; But how can one be warm alone?                                                 … Continue reading →

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Bread for Your Soul

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Joe Chambers

Now the Passover, a feast of the Jews, was near. Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?”   John 6:4-5 As … Continue reading →

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The Last Meal

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Joe Chambers

“With fervent desire I have desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; for I say to you, I will no longer eat of it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”  Luke 22:15-16 And in … Continue reading →

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Faith to Finish

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Joe Chambers

Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses …let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.  Hebrews 12:1 I’ve finished three full marathons (26.2 miles) and almost 20 Half Marathons. At the start … Continue reading →

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Is It Worth It?

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Joe Chambers

They sing a new song: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slaughtered and by your blood you ransomed for God saints from every tribe and language and people and nation; you … Continue reading →

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How to Live in this Good Earth

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Joe Chambers

Music is a sacrament.~ Bono For the Christian, pleasure is innocent until proven guilty. ~ Tim Keller All of us at various times in our lives come to a place where we notice something almost sacramental, rich, and holy about the … Continue reading →

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Kneeling to Love

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Joe Chambers

He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.  John 13:5 Our culture is obsessed with upgrading. How many of us work hard to … Continue reading →

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