This article is part of Stephen Paulson’s series on the Psalms.
It is impossible to live our lives in a way that would convince God of our value because he already knows our value. He is the one who gave it to us.
Belief at Christmas is neither neat nor safe. It is the path that leads to the manger and, from there, to the cross.

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In this piece Bob Hiller follows C.S. Lewis’ lead from Screwtape Letters and offers a sequel of his own.
As much as we want the glory, riches, and knowledge of Dantes, what we need is Jean Valjean's candlesticks.
Jesus is the anti-Cain: a giver, not a taker.
There is power in the name of Jesus, and we love to manipulate power for our own ends.
God is most glorified in the sending of Jesus to be the Savior of sinners.
Hebrews reminds us you cannot “be the church” unless you go to church.
The emphasis for All Saints Sunday is not on the saints, but the Sanctifier, Jesus Christ.
Are we still haunted by God? Do our sins bother us to the point that we worry about God’s righteous wrath? Does the concept of justification, how one can be right in the eyes of God, even cross our minds?
Hebrews proclaims you absolutely need a priest and you have one. This priest is Jesus!
No work need be done to enter this Sabbath rest, for Christ has done all that is necessary.
Whereas Moses faithfully rescued God’s people from slavery in Egypt and led them to the Promised Land of Canaan, Jesus has rescued us from the slavery of sin and the tyranny of the Devil to lead us to eternal life.
Angels minister to us, but Jesus becomes one of us and calls us His brothers and sisters, sharing in our flesh and blood.