Category Archives: God’s love

O God, Why? #3

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Michael J Erdel

As we had learned in the last post, the suffering of the follower of Jesus, has more than a few good and godly purposes.  1) Suffering serves as means of God’s loving correction in our lives. 2) Suffering is a … Continue reading →

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Cleansed #1

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Michael J Erdel

(Hebrews 9:13-14) For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, sanctifies for the purifying of the flesh, how much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered … Continue reading →

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Dear Children… Imitate God!!!

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Michael J Erdel

(Ephesians 5:1) Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. As I read the fifth chapter of the Letter to the Ephesians, this verse unfolded before me.  The phrase “Therefore be imitators of God” really stood out to me. To … Continue reading →

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