April 5, 2012 by Michael Sekuras
Part 2 of a 2 part series considers the universal drama between God and his Creation. Just how does the theme of sacrifice, which plays a prominent role in many of our favorite dramas, relate to our present reality?
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April 5, 2012 by Michael Sekuras
I won't be revealing any spoilers, but I recently watched The Hunger Games and found it very moving. Self-sacrifice is a very dominant theme throughout the movie. And something about the various ways in which that theme played out gripped me at every turn. But why is this kind of drama so compelling? What is it that resonates within us when we read or watch a story of loving sacrifice?
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March 17, 2012 by Michael Sekuras
Recently in an travel article for the New York times, Eric Weiner wrote an thought-provoking piece on "thin places" - those places which he has come across in his travels where he felt a sense of the divine. These are places which inspire, mystify, and "unmask" us. They are diverse and sometimes unexpected. They are beautiful, tranquil, stunning, and awe-inspiring. No two seem to alike, except in their ability to bring him to an internal feeling of transcendence.
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February 21, 2012 by Michael Sekuras
People are different, and so are their consciences. What can we learn about the conscience, and how should it affect the way we live?
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January 25, 2012 by Michael Sekuras
Trinity is the name of our church, but what does that mean? What is the Trinity, and why should we spend time thinking about such a difficult and confusing doctrine when life throws enough problems our way?
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January 24, 2012 by Michael Sekuras
When he was in greatest danger, they abandoned and denied him. If we leave Jesus like his disciples did, will he ever take us back? Is there any hope for us if we deny our faith?
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January 11, 2012 by Michael Sekuras
Christians go through various seasons in their lives. There are times when we can find ourselves doubting our relationship with God. We can find ourselves wondering if we are even truly accepted as one of God's adopted children. How can we be sure that we are righteous in God's eyes? Where does our assurance come from?
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July 30, 2011 by Michael Sekuras
Have you ever wondered what God's purpose is in some of the more extreme requests he made of people like Abraham and Hosea? Nancy Guthrie's article describes the meaning behind these Old Testament accounts.
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July 15, 2011 by Michael Sekuras
Chris Tomlinson's article "Why the Cross Matters" discusses the ultimate purpose behind the crucifixion.
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July 1, 2011 by Michael Sekuras
In this sermon at the SBC Pastor's Conference, John Piper explains why the Lord's Prayer begins with the phrase "Hallowed be your name" and the implications this has for every aspect of our lives.
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