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The love of Christ embraces all

  • Post author:Tom Kaastra
  • Post published:02/09/2021
  • Post category:(05) The Means of Life/(09) The Manner of Life

“Love by its nature seeks union. The invitation of union is extended not only for Christians of iron will, austere seekers of God, those who preach the gospel and get…

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Brennan Manning on connecting to Jesus

  • Post author:Tom Kaastra
  • Post published:02/08/2021
  • Post category:(05) The Means of Life

“What makes authentic disciples is not visions, ecstasies, biblical mastery of chapter and verse or spectacular success in the ministry, but a capacity for faithfulness. Buffeted by the fickle winds…

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My father’s son

  • Post author:Tom Kaastra
  • Post published:07/28/2019
  • Post category:(02) The Maker of Life

If the Spirit of God is leading you, then take comfort in knowing you are His children. You see, you have not received a spirit that returns you to slavery,…

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Faith on Fridays—Faith and feelings

  • Post author:Tom Kaastra
  • Post published:07/28/2019
  • Post category:(03) The Model of Life/(06) The Mechanics of Life

Faith in Jesus makes up the Mechanics of Life. Elijah (1 Kings 19:3-5)—Terrified, Elijah quickly ran for his life. He came to a lone broom bush and collapsed in its…

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Fragrance of Worship 5/272018

  • Post author:Tom Kaastra
  • Post published:07/28/2019
  • Post category:Sunday Worship

      By this time a lot of men and women of doubtful reputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intently. The Pharisees and religion scholars were not pleased, not…

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Tom Kaastra

Tom Kaastra did his graduate work at Calvin Seminary and Michigan State University, and taught “The Basics” of the Bible for 38 years as Pastor of Immanuel Church in the Metro Detroit area.

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