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Hero of the Story

But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls. Hebrews 10:39 As my wife and I were watching an action movie last night, I contemplated the hero. Though few others were on his side, he did what he thought was right, no…
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Why Go to Jail?

But recall the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings, sometimes being publicly exposed to reproach and affliction, and sometimes being partners with those so treated. For you had compassion on those in prison . . . Hebrews 10:32-33 Recently, a buddy and I were allowed back into…
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Two-Faced Parents

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10:31 Even as a young child, I was aware that my parents could assume two very different postures towards me, depending on the situation. They were loving and supportive, which I liked. When I disobeyed, sneaking off to the neighbors…
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Living In Fear

For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries. Hebrews 10:26-27 Thirty years ago, I attended a conservative Christian college where the students were required to…
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The Tortilla Chip of Pain

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25 While heading to a family reunion a few weeks ago, I stopped…
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I’ll Get to It Tomorrow

It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment . . . Hebrews 9:27 Thirtyish years ago, some summer friends taught me to play three chords on the guitar. I always wanted to learn more, so perhaps five years ago, my wife bought me a guitar for my birthday. I strummed…
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It’s Hard to Out-Exercise Your Fork

. . . The blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, will purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. Hebrews 9:14 I’ve often thought that if I simply exercised more, I could eat whatever I want and avoid weight gain. I don’t want to…
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Eight Years Sober

For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more. Hebrews 8:12  My sin – oh the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin, not in part, but the whole, is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, praise the lord, praise the lord, oh my…
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My Ironman Tattoo

Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. Hebrews 7:25 Years ago, I signed up for an ironman triathlon – a swim/bike/run race of over 140 miles. I’d previously done a couple of half-ironman races and I…
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When I Got Dumped

We who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul . . . Hebrews 6:18-19 Thirty-some years ago, like many teenagers, I got dumped. Rejection hurt and I was more than a little emotional…
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