stumbling

Pharaoh’s Hardened Heart

Most of you know the story of the great Exodus of Israel from Egypt and the over four hundred years of captivity. Moses, a mere man, was God’s chosen instrument. The Lord asked Moses to appeal to Pharaoh directly. Then the LORD said to Moses, “Rise up early in the morning and present yourself before […]

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Stumbling Blocks

“What are we celebrating?” This one question has been recurring from my pulpit for quite some time now. The context typically includes an admixture of invitation, partiality, oversight, and misguided emotions. The example most often mentioned concerns family (I’m speaking of blood relatives, particularly immediate family members). Family represents a natural petri dish for conflict.

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