Tag: human nature

Bible Note #59: The Delight of Feasting on God’s Presence

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“Take delight in the Lord,    and he will give you the desires of your heart.”  Psalm 37:4 (NIV) The idea of “taking delight” or pleasure in the Lord is one that we modern Western Christians have a tendency to spiritualize in a way that, I think, David and ancient Israelites did not.  We want this … Continue reading Bible Note #59: The Delight of Feasting on God’s Presence

Sermon #3–Sex and Loving God: Natures and Origins

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This sermon was preached at North Presbyterian Church on January 8, 2012 at morning worship.  It's part of a series I preached on the topic of "Sex and Loving God."  During that worship service we read Matthew 2:1-12 ( because this was the Sunday nearest to Epiphany, the church holy day when we celebrate the … Continue reading Sermon #3–Sex and Loving God: Natures and Origins