For such a little letter, 1 John sure is action-packed. We’re still in chapter 2 when John says, “You veterans know the One who started it all; and you newcomers–such vitality and strength! God’s word is so steady in you. Your fellowship with God enables you to gain a victory over the Evil One.” “YouContinue reading “1 John (part 3)”
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1 John (part 2)
As chapter 1 transitions to chapter 2, you’ll find an interesting dichotomy. On one hand, John is talking about the light and God himself being the light and how we can share in that life with Him and with others. But here’s the kicker: If we claim we’re free of sin, we’re only fooling ourselves.Continue reading “1 John (part 2)”
1 John (part 1)
It’s weird. I’m trying to write a post on a book that I read over three months ago. I’ve been reading Steven Pressfield’s “The War of Art” and I can’t help but notice I’ve been facing The Resistance. It’s been distracting me from writing, keeping me from this blog. It’s been slowing me down, thisContinue reading “1 John (part 1)”
11:35
The other day I was thinking about the shortest verse in the Bible, “Jesus wept.” In context, as I’m sure many of you know, Lazarus has died. Lazarus was a friend of Jesus’ and the brother of Mary and Martha. But what stands out in the story is not that Jesus wept, but that heContinue reading “11:35”
Omer Redden 