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Put On Christ In today’s charged political atmosphere, this next section could be difficult to swallow. Paul starts out: everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God… It doesn’t matter what side of the political spectrum you are on, this doesn’t sit well. Paul actually wrote this inContinue reading “Romans 13“

Building a Transformed Life Part 2 Last week we looked at how we can build a transformed life by how we relate to the body of Christ. Today, we look at how to build a transformed life by how we relate to those outside the body of Christ. One of the things I remember aContinue reading “Romans 12:14-21”

Building a Transformed Life Part 1 When I think of a transformed life serving the body of Christ in humility, I think of my parents. My father has been in the ministry for almost 70 years and my mother has served along side him for over 60. Together, they have served many congregations in severalContinue reading “Romans 12:3-12“

Not of this World In a world where people want everything else to be blamed for their behavior, would it surprise us to find we are responsible for our own choices? A friend and I were talking about this the other day in fact. She is a counselor and hears from people on a dailyContinue reading “Romans 12:1-2“

God’s Ways Are Not Our Ways Today we come to the last chapter Paul dedicates to his dialogue on Israel. He began this discourse by explaining why the Jews had stumbled in the first place. They believed the law was the way to salvation, if only they could just keep all the it. Paul knewContinue reading “Romans 11“

Beautiful Feet on the Mountain When I look at my feet, my first thought is not “wow they are so beautiful!” My feet are short, wide with small little toes. Not really the things of great beauty. But God says, beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news. So, even though my feetContinue reading “Romans 10“

On Our Knees for the Lost Have you ever felt anguish? It’s not a word that comes up in natural conversation. So, exactly what is anguish? The definition is a grief or sorrow that is literally physically painful. In this chapter, Paul is describing his anguish as he sees the rejection of Christ by hisContinue reading “Romans 9“

Our New Life in the Spirit Life sometimes has a way of moving along without us paying attention. Such was the day yesterday when I did not post this segment of Romans. So, here it is today. In actuality, I believe this was fortuities as I was at a Lenten lunch today where the pastorContinue reading “Romans 8“

The Problem of Sin and Remedy of Grace Have you ever had a migraine? I get them every once in a while and I can tell you they are NO FUN. My head is pounding, I’m nauseas, and even the smallest amount of light makes it worse. Sometimes it’s so bad, things look and feelContinue reading “Romans 7“

New Life In Christ This has been a difficult week for me. This past Wednesday, a very dear friend of mine died suddenly. She had been battling cancer and was facing a long involved treatment program. Then late one afternoon, she collapsed of an apparent heart attack. It was sudden and unexpected. We were notContinue reading “Romans 6“