Jesus
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A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom. 1 LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! 2 Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” 3 But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. 4 I…
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Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent: a day where you receive ashes in the form of a cross on your forehead, as a reminder of one’s mortality. “From dust you were created, and to dust you shall return,” is spoken to you when you receive the ashes. The Lenten season then continues for 40…
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Hello, friends! It has been a while, hasn’t it? For the last few weeks, I’ve been on summer break from teaching. I’ve been doing my best to rest, and get a little adventuring in while I’m at it. And that brings me to the topic at hand: Bangkok. I had the privilege of traveling to…
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I’ve decided to begin a Bible study series on the Gospel of John. Why? Well, I’m actually reading through the Book of John with my English students as part of our missionary work. Since I’m already doing the work of Bible study prep for my classes, it seemed to make sense to share what I’m…
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Today is Good Friday. The day we remember the death of Jesus. The humiliation, the pain, and the suffering that Christ bore for us. Good Friday, despite the name, is a somber day. The joy of the resurrection—Easter Sunday—is two days away, and it will be a day of celebration. But today we are quieter.…