Awake, come to meet me, and see! Psalm 59.
I cannot lay claim to comprehending the magnitude of God's glory, the breadth of his wisdom, or the inexhaustible array of intricately marvelous creative expressions around us.
How do we forgive? Why should we forgive? What is there about forgiveness that prevents us from taking on evil? Tim Keller's 2003 sermon at Redeemer Presbyterian Church in NYC is one of his best. In this talk, Keller probes the depths of Joseph's relationship with his brothers, and explores the reasons why not forgiving someone--holding grudge, seeking retribution, etc, is a sin, and is actually being like Satan.
http://sermons2.redeemer.com/sites/sermons2.redeemer.com/files/sermons/RPC-Reconciliation.mp3
Tim Keller, pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in NYC, has an insightful discussion about free will, pre-destination and God's omnipotence, using Romans 8 as his text.
Do we care about each other as much as Christ does? Am I willing to love others, and sacrifice my life, for theirs? Below is a video from the 1999 film, Molokai: The Story of Father Damien, a 19th century priest who volunteered to care for an island in Hawaii of lepers.
Surprise us with love at daybreak;
The finished diamond is one of the most beautiful and desirable gems.
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Zechariah 9.9-17; Luke 19.28-48; A sermon for Palm Sunday, April 17, 2011, In the University Chapel of St Salvator, St…
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Amazing Grace is a historical drama about William Wilberforce who was elected to British Parliament at the age of 21…
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