Robert's Blog

God’s work in suffering

God’s work in suffering

There never was a dull day for the first-century followers of Jesus. In fact, it seems that wherever Paul went, there was either a conversion or a riot. The early Church didn’t …

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Hardship builds trust

Hardship builds trust

As they were (at long last) poised to enter the Promised Land, God warned the Israelites that the real danger to their lives had just begun. Prior to this point, Israel had …

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God’s best work

God’s best work

A traveller was visiting a logging area in the Pacific Northwest and was interested in seeing how the logs that would be used for furniture were chosen. As the logs …

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Fruitful in Christ

Fruitful in Christ

Matthew 13:23  “But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a …

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Infiltrating our Culture

Infiltrating our Culture

There never was a dull day for the first-century followers of Jesus. In fact, it seems that wherever Paul went, there was either a conversion or a riot. The early Church didn’t …

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Jesus, the Bread of Life

Jesus, the Bread of Life

In 1 Samuel 28, King Saul’s fear and insecurity are exposed as he faces the Philistine army. He had already lost the assurance of God’s protection, and he was scared of …

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Jesus defeated …

Jesus defeated …

You may be familiar with the story of Joseph but try reading it through the lens of Psalm 23. Somehow, in the midst of his completely chaotic life, Joseph grasped the …

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People just like us …

People just like us …

1 Corinthians 16:17–18  “I am delighted to have Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus present, because these men have made up for your absence. For they have …

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Cut to the heart

Cut to the heart

Only weeks after Jesus had died on the cross and risen from the dead, the Spirit that Jesus had promised to His disciples comes in a really dramatic fashion. The Bible says …

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