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A Satisfied Soul, Robert Lancaster Nov 2017

A Satisfied Soul, Robert Lancaster

Staff Work

"Knowing that God will keep his promises, both to destroy and to save, sustains us."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­our faithful God from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/a-satisfied-soul/


Run To Christ, Lisa Smith Nov 2017

Run To Christ, Lisa Smith

Staff Work

"As you thirst in a dry and parched land for something to give life and hope instead of sadness, worry, and despair—run to Christ."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­our dependence on God from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/run-to-christ/


Not What My Hands Have Done, Ashley Bloemhof Oct 2017

Not What My Hands Have Done, Ashley Bloemhof

Student Work

"We know that we are called to live differently than the world, to live in a way that is set apart from those who live as if they are their own gods."

Posting about stepping out into a hurting world from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/not-what-my-hands-have-done/


Compact Theology - Hymns For Psalm 28, Leah A. Zuidema Oct 2017

Compact Theology - Hymns For Psalm 28, Leah A. Zuidema

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"What a gift to be blessed by the music and poetry of composers who have meditated on the psalms."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­God's example of justice and mercy from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/compact-theology-hymns-for-psalm-28/


Strength, Jenni Breems Oct 2017

Strength, Jenni Breems

Staff Work

"Paul’s imprisonment has inspired other Christians to remain strong as they share the gospel story."

Posting about God's strength through difficulties from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/strength/


Truth Prevails, Douglas Deboer Sep 2017

Truth Prevails, Douglas Deboer

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"The Bible tells us that Christ Jesus—truth personified—upholds everything continuously and has worked out our salvation."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­faith and belief in God from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/truth-prevails/


More, Jill Schouten Sep 2017

More, Jill Schouten

Staff Work

"Discontentment is often blatantly displayed in the actions of young children; in fact, it is something we seem to never grow out of."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­trusting in God's providence from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/more/


A Declaration And Invitation, Jeff Ploegstra Sep 2017

A Declaration And Invitation, Jeff Ploegstra

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"Oh Lord, in good times and in bad, may your name be praised!"

Posting about ­­­­­­­­God's purposes in difficult situations from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/a-declaration-and-invitation/


Misunderstandings, Ed Starkenburg Sep 2017

Misunderstandings, Ed Starkenburg

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"As sinful and selfish people, it’s easy for us to misunderstand God’s warnings and patience."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­God's judgment and His mercy from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/misunderstandings/


The Best Source Of Encouragement, Eric Forseth Sep 2017

The Best Source Of Encouragement, Eric Forseth

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"Scripture is applicable to all areas of life."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­the truth in God's word from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/devotions/the-best-source-of-encouragement/


Culture Of Comparison, Justin R. Vander Werff Aug 2017

Culture Of Comparison, Justin R. Vander Werff

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"When we find ourselves caught up in the world’s measuring sticks... let’s remember that one sinful human measured against other sinful humans is still just a sinful human."

Posting about our confidence in Christ from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/culture-of-comparison/


Beautiful Feet, Jeff Ploegstra Aug 2017

Beautiful Feet, Jeff Ploegstra

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"Society is hearing a message from evangelicals. Is it a message of justice, mercy, hope, peace, healing, and salvation?"

Posting about ­­­­­­­­our witness to the world from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/beautiful-feet/


Righteousness And Peace, James C. Schaap Aug 2017

Righteousness And Peace, James C. Schaap

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"It is a vision of the kingdom, when lion and lamb, like righteousness and peace, lie down together."

Posting about God's perfect kingdom ­­­­­­­­from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/righteousness-and-peace/


Overwhelming Justice And Mercy, Leah A. Zuidema Aug 2017

Overwhelming Justice And Mercy, Leah A. Zuidema

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"God is good—always, good. But, he is not simple, nor simply 'safe.'"

Posting about ­­­­­­­­God's compassion from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/overwhelming-justice-and-mercy/


Sensing Creation's Praise, Julie Geleynse Aug 2017

Sensing Creation's Praise, Julie Geleynse

Staff Work

"As you go about your day, I want to encourage you to use your senses to see how creation is praising God."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­God revealing Himself through nature from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/sensing-creations-praise/


From Frustration To Contentment, Ashley Huizinga Aug 2017

From Frustration To Contentment, Ashley Huizinga

Student Work

"Strive to bring—to be—contentment personified, as you surrender your circumstances to the Lord’s judgment."

Posting about trusting in God's purposes from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/from-frustration-to-contentment/


God's Power And Belly Of The Whale, Lisa Smith Jul 2017

God's Power And Belly Of The Whale, Lisa Smith

Staff Work

"In these stories, Jesus subtly reminds them that there is something more powerful than the greatest of human figures or endeavors."

Posting about God's strength displayed in big and small ways from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/gods-power-and-belly-of-the-whale/


Longing For God, Ashley Bloemhof Jul 2017

Longing For God, Ashley Bloemhof

Student Work

"To thirst for God, to seek after His teachings and long for His presence, is to adopt the posture of the psalmist in Psalm 119."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­acknowledging our need for God from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/longing-for-god/


A Father's Heart, Brandon Huisman Jul 2017

A Father's Heart, Brandon Huisman

Staff Work

"This journey is not meant to be walked alone, but together—in covenant community."

Posting about growing in faith from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/a-fathers-heart/


The Ease And Speed Of Judgment, Aaron Baart Jul 2017

The Ease And Speed Of Judgment, Aaron Baart

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"I am simultaneously sinner and saint, the old man and the new creation I am becoming in Christ."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­God as the only just judge from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/the-ease-and-speed-of-judgment/


Meeting Her, Liz Moss Jul 2017

Meeting Her, Liz Moss

Staff Work

"I wonder if we would take more time to notice God’s presence if the crazy, unknowns would be filled with peace and assurance."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­a mother's difficult decision from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/meeting-her-2/


Being The Descendants Of Judah, Alexis Kreun Jul 2017

Being The Descendants Of Judah, Alexis Kreun

Staff Work

"God also has the compassion to explain to Israel, once again, where they have gone astray."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­God's patience despite our failures from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/being-the-descendants-of-judah/


Christ The Conqueror, Anneke Wind Jul 2017

Christ The Conqueror, Anneke Wind

Student Work

"In a world that’s ridden with war, fear, and despair, God is bigger. God is greater."

Posting about God as our refuge­­­­­­­­ from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/christ-the-conqueror/


Who Owns Your House?, Jenni Breems Jul 2017

Who Owns Your House?, Jenni Breems

Staff Work

"The good news that God triumphs over evil, even over the sin that lives inside us, is a message for people of any and every nation."

Posting about God's holiness and goodness from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/who-owns-your-house/


Marred Clay, Shirley Folkerts Jul 2017

Marred Clay, Shirley Folkerts

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"If you have been wronged by another person’s sin, or if you have wronged another person, God has taken that awful thing and used it to shape you."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­God's purposes in our lives from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/marred-clay/


The Pervasive Power Of Leaven, Josh Bootsma Jun 2017

The Pervasive Power Of Leaven, Josh Bootsma

Student Work

"Even from the most humble, weak, and small beginnings, God can accomplish his purposes. In fact, he promises that he will."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­God's power through our weakness from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/the-pervasive-power-of-leaven/


Practicing Prayerful Communication, Gwen R. Marra Jun 2017

Practicing Prayerful Communication, Gwen R. Marra

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"When I come to God in prayer, more often than not, I am changed."

Posting about bringing our worries to God­­­­­­­­ from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/practicing-prayerful-communication/


The Idol Of Tradition, Eric Forseth Jun 2017

The Idol Of Tradition, Eric Forseth

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"Bonhoeffer cautioned in his writings about the cost of obedient discipleship and guarding against reducing our religious practices to human tradition."

Posting about honoring God from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/the-idol-of-tradition/


Grow Up, Ed Starkenburg Jun 2017

Grow Up, Ed Starkenburg

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"We need to be about the work of building and strengthening God’s kingdom."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­focusing on God's task for us from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/grow-up/


I Know Whom I Have Believed, Donald Roth Jun 2017

I Know Whom I Have Believed, Donald Roth

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"If we read the promise to Timothy and of the Psalms in the context of Job, perhaps we can gain a new appreciation of even the smallest degree of the rich blessing that is in store for us."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­the majesty of God from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

http://inallthings.org/i-know-whom-i-have-believed/