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His Divine Economics
“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”— Matthew 13:44 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”— Matthew 6:21 In treasuring Christ our hearts become Continue reading
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Come Rest Awhile
This is an excerpt from, “The Desire of Ages”, a late 19th century volume on the life of Christ, written by Ellen White. It is taken from chapter 34, “The Invitation”, an exposition of Matthew 11:28-30. “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my Continue reading
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Life is a Battle and a March
Life is a battle and a march. At times we are able to make camp in peace, then another day begins. Every day brings new challenges, confrontations, and temptations, some within ourselves and some with others, fears within and fighting without. Every day is a challenge to our trust and obedience toward God. Every day Continue reading
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Christian Morality and the Righteousness of Christ
Christian morality is rooted in the character of God as revealed in Christ. It is not an achievement by which we are considered righteous, rather, it is the fruit that is born by those who are already righteous through faith in the blood of Christ. To act right we must first be right with God. Continue reading
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Your Father Hears You
A friend shared this wonderful quote on Facebook which I thought to give another reading here. Life is too often a struggle for no more reason than not trusting our heavenly Father to meet our needs in Christ. By his blood of the cross Christ has secured all of heavens blessedness for us. “In Him Continue reading
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The Sabbath, Holiness, and Righteousness By Faith
I’ll begin with a quote… “No other institution which was committed to the Jews tended so fully to distinguish them from surrounding nations as did the Sabbath. God designed that its observance should designate them as His worshipers. It was to be a token of their separation from idolatry, and their connection with the true Continue reading
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Another Essential Passage
Few passages, if any, have done more to shape my understanding of righteousness by faith, of Christ our righteousness. This passage is from a larger chapter commenting on the story Jesus told of two worshipers, the Pharisee and the Publican in the Gospel of Luke. I’ll offer the Bible text and follow with the passage Continue reading
About Me
A Christian, thinking, vlogging, and writing online. I live elsewhere as well. I follow the theology of the cross in the faith and practice of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Formerly a pastor in Europe and America, now living semi-retired in Kentucky (U.S.), driving for the Amish and in-home carer.
Crucified Hearts 