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verse4today: As the Lord said to Moses may he speak to us: "I have seen..., I have heard..., and I have come to rescue you.... (Exodus 3:7-8).
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From Terrorist to Evangelist
Sam Hamstra | Oct 12, 2011
Since September 11, 2001, we have heard the words "terrorist" or "terrorism" more times than we can count. And, since that infamous date, those words have become so emotionally and politically charged that they have been used to provoke fear in the hearts and minds of those who hear them. So, by referring to someone as a "terrorist" or a policy or action as "terrorism," we incite the fear the words were meant to describe.Narrowly understood, … Read More …
When Study Leads To Change Lives
Sam Hamstra | Sep 14, 2011
God blessed me and my wife, Debbie, with a tremendous Labor Day weekend, one that involved three gatherings with our children and grandchildren. The finale took place at our home and involved a great post-dinner discussion about life, church, and ministry. This discussion even included a critique of some forms of American Evangelicalism. I shared my conviction that some American Evangelicals seem to function as binitarians, not Trinitarians. In other words, they don't seem to afford … Read More …
Reformed Charismatic Part 2
Sam Hamstra | Aug 31, 2011
My first blog exploring the life of a Reformed Charismatic was picked up by The Network, where I received some great suggestions for continued study (like Sovereign Grace Ministries and James K.A. Smith's Thinking in Tongues: Pentecostal Contributions to Christian Philosophy) and some excellent comments which helped me refine my thinking a bit. In particular, I was encouraged to add a few points to my original list. Here they are. 6. As a Reformed Charismatic, I … Read More …
Taking Up Our Cross and Following Jesus
Sam Hamstra | Aug 30, 2011
We just wrapped up a series of messages with the people of Living Hope Church titled "The Life of a Disciple." Throughout this summer series of about 10 sermons, we leaned heavily on the imagery of sheep and shepherd. We did not, however, look at the disciple and his or her cross. This omission came to my attention this morning while reading a reflection by Andre' Louf, an abbot of the Cistercian monastery of Mont-des-Cats, France. … Read More …
What is a Reformed Charismatic?
Sam Hamstra | Aug 18, 2011
I would like to think that I am a Reformed Charismatic but I wonder what that means. So, here’s one attempt to clarify the convictions of a Christ-follower who believes that the Holy Spirit is alive and well and that John Calvin had a pretty good understanding of the apostle Paul. What is a Reformed Charismatic? First and foremost, a Reformed Charismatic is that person who seeks to harmonize the dominant convictions of the Reformed faith, as … Read More …