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  • The Resurrection and the Life

    “I AM the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25)
    Happy Resurrection Day! Christ our Lord is risen indeed! Here’s a meditation on the layers of meaning beneath Jesus’ statement. What needs to die in my life so I can fully experience resurrection power?

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    Be Strong and Courageous

    A guest post by Lauren Crews | Strong. Courageous. I love these words so much I had them tattooed on my arm in Hebrew. Hebrew letters are more than sounds strung together to make words. Ready to explore a fresh layer of meaning?

  • Plague Pass Over: Lamb's Blood on the Lintel

    Lamb’s Blood on the Lintel: Why a Loving God Allows a Plague

    Why Does a Loving God Allow a Plague? A timely question, given that Passover will be observed next Wednesday! The answer is clear for the plagues unleashed on Egypt during the Exodus. Then I will take you for My people, and I will be your God; and you shall know that I am the Lord […full post]

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    The Life-Giving I AMs of Jesus: The True Vine

    “I AM the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” (John 15:1) This is the eighth, and next-to-final, post in a series on The Life-Giving I AMs of Jesus. I’ve been honored to develop this series in partnership with Lauren Crews, a soon-to-be-published author and a regular guest here at Five Stones and a Sling. You’ll find the […full post]

  • String of Pearls

    The Life-Giving I AMs of Jesus: The Good Shepherd

    Two Final Pearls of Revelation “I AM the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” (John 10:11) This is the fourth post in a series on The Life-Giving I AMs of Jesus. Once again, I have the privilege of sharing the mic with teacher extraordinaire, author and speaker Lauren Crews, a […full post]

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