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Seeking the Lord

Herman Sutter June 15, 2024

Scripture tells us that those who seek the Lord “lack no good thing.” (Ps 34:11) But the absolute certainty of such a verse may feel a little strange to our modern ear.

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God As a Shield

Herman Sutter June 7, 2024

There are many verses in Scripture that speak of God as a shield, a protector, a guard against stumbling. They are words of comfort and assurance–a reminder of God’s providence.

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The Value of Silliness

Herman Sutter May 25, 2024

We don’t often think of Jesus as making jokes, and yet when we hear him tell the disciples that they are worth more than many sparrows, it is easy to picture him with an ironic grin.

Too often we blindly strive for success, fulfillment, riches, or pleasure. As the Book of Wisdom reminds us, even as they grumbled and complained, God provided his people with manna from Heaven, a food that conformed to every taste.

Listening and Asking Questions

Herman Sutter April 29, 2024

The next time you are talking with someone, ask a question. Something like: How did that make you feel? What did you think about that? Why?

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Called to the Cross

Herman Sutter April 27, 2024

If we claim to revere the cross, if we claim to love the one who died for our sins, then we must not turn away.

Praising God

Herman Sutter April 15, 2024

Why is praise such an important part of prayer? Again and again in Scripture, we are told of the need to praise God–but why? Do you think God needs our praise? Or is something else going on?