Category Archives: The Cross

The “Love”-“Hate” Relationship – Conclusion: Loving God With All Our Heart (drawing/unifying effect)

We’ve seen in this series that love is a costly, sacrificial matter, but if all that we are left with is that which is costly and sacrificial, not many of us would be drawn to or endure long at loving … Continue reading

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Five Dynamics of the Corporate Spiritual Life – Part 2: Participation, Conformation, Transformation

We continue, now, looking through the lens of Philippians 3:10-11 to see how it further applies to the spiritual life of the Church. This series began with a look at the individual’s spiritual life in relation to this passage.  This … Continue reading

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Five Dynamics of the Spiritual Life

One of the most concise and yet comprehensive statements in Scripture describing the dynamics of the spiritual life is Philippians 3:10-11. It is arguably the apostle Paul’s most transparent expression of His inward spiritual passion and pursuit. It is also … Continue reading

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The Cross in “3D”

The cross is like a many-sided jewel that must be turned and beheld from all angles to appreciate its true beauty and extraordinary worth.  In this post, I’d like to give a three-point perspective on the cross through a collection … Continue reading

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