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Reflections, sermons, studies, questions, and observations from Tom Sims.

  • Meditations on the Wrath of God from Psalm 9:6-20

    There is a kind of terror that is to be desired within us and among men and women. It is that terror that absolutely melts our souls under the glaring reality of God. It is that…

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  • Casting Cares

    “Cast thy burden upon the Lord …” The Hebrew word for cast means to dispose of something – to throw it out – to toss it.

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  • Missional Moments, Missional Bridges

    Peter sensed that racial, national, and cultural exclusivity, privilege, and chauvinism was not only an offence to humanity, but a hindrance to God and God’s purposes and mission.

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  • Hear Me, Lord – Reflections on Psalm 17

    … hide me in the shadow of your wings…

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  • Journal Entries

    Upon thinking that his thoughts were words, He thought again and thought that none existed …

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  • Obstacles and Other Reminders

    I need some “reminders” along the way.

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  • A Wide Place

    It is in grace that we find the wide place … … a place where God’s Torah still graciously guides us. It is a place where we follow, sometimes tumbling, sometimes straying, sometimes staggering, but always,…

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  • Not in Vain

    Living in vain appeals to no one and is not necessary for us to do. We can live on purpose.

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  • “Me, Me, Me” or “God is Love”

    Common, the rapper, nailed something the other night on One World: Together at Home. He connected the dots between our global health crisis and the realization that the world is a very small and connected place

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  • Show and Tell

    Photo Source: woodleywonderworks - https://www.flickr.com/photos/wwworks/2850669383 “This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.” – John 21:14 My favorite event in the early years of my…

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