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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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Why Forgiveness is Critical for Your Health

  • Post author:Tom Kaastra
  • Post published:07/28/2019
  • Post category:(08) The Maintenance of Life

Some thoughts from Dr. Stephani Yorges— The process of forgiving is one of the most exhausting struggles you will face, because the battle will involve both your mind and emotions. Maybe…

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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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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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