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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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Practical points for praying (part 2)

  • Post author:Tom Kaastra
  • Post published:07/28/2019
  • Post category:(04) The Mentor of Life

From Making All Things New by Henri Nouwen. If you missed part 1 of “Practical points for praying,” check that out here. Henri Nouwen’s books are widely read today by Protestants and Catholics…

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Peyton Manning talks about his connection to Jesus

  • Post author:Tom Kaastra
  • Post published:07/28/2019
  • Post category:(05) The Means of Life

The Denver Broncos won Super Bowl 50! Peyton Manning, an 18-year quarterback veteran of the NFL, now has 2-2 record in his four Super Bowl appearances. Peyton married Ashley Thompson…

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Snapshots of the Cross in the Old Testament—Yom Kippur … the scapegoat

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

Aaron shall take the two goats to the entrance of the Tent of the Lord's presence. The goat chosen for Azazel shall be presented alive to the Lord. Aaron shall put both…

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Prayer—an inventor’s perspective

  • Post author:Tom Kaastra
  • Post published:07/28/2019
  • Post category:(04) The Mentor of Life

So let us step boldly to the throne of grace, where we can find mercy and grace to help when we need it most.  Hebrews 4:15 On December 2, 2015,…

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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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