Posts with the tag “lament”
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Choose to trust
October 31st, 2023
“But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the LORD, for he has been good to me.” (Psalm 13:5)Three weeks ago in this space, in light of the atrocities in... Read More
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You can be honest with God
October 17th, 2023
In last week’s Pulse, in light of the atrocities in the Middle East, I began a four-part series on lament, a type of prayer God gives us to process our grief. In his book Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy, Mark... Read More
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Turn to God in your sorrow
October 10th, 2023
Over the weekend, Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas launched an invasion against Israel. We mourn for yet another senseless war, for lives lost and survivors who will never be the same, and we ... Read More
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A lament for Uvalde and our violent world
June 7th, 2022
Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. (Romans 12:15)It is hard to know how to best respond to the ongoing tragedies in our country and world. On May 24th, an 18-year-old gunman t... Read More
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Rest in peace Pastor Justo
August 4th, 2020
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” (Psalm 116:15)This past weekend, Pastor Justo of the church in Barranca where NewLife sent a mission team last March passed away from C... Read More
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Why don't we lament in church?
June 9th, 2020
“Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.” (Psalm 130:1-2)In my preparation for the current sermon series on lament, one reality t... Read More