Tom Skeie

Firstfruit Of Many

“For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” Hebrews 8:10 ESV Reflection: what is the proof that […]

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A Broken Heart

“For I wrote to you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain but to let you know the abundant love that I have for you.” 2 Corinthians 2:4 ESV.  Reflection: what is true love?  Love might be the most talked and written about topic of

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Hidden Agenda

“Was I vacillating when I wanted to do this? Do I make my plans according to the flesh, ready to say “Yes, yes” and “No, no” at the same time? As surely as God is faithful, our word to you has not been Yes and No.” 2 Corinthians 1:17-18 ESV Reflection: are you honest in

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Earthly Wisdom

“Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.” James 3:13 ESV Reflection: can you spot demonic behavior from people around you?   The EU, and therefore all EU countries, even including Norway, have passed laws to start feeding cows an additive that

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Divine Nature

“giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.” Colossians 1:12 ESV Reflection: how do you respond to God when He reveals a truth to you?  It really struck me this morning as I was praying, of how God through Christ is revealing Himself to

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Replacing Old Shirts

“But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:8, 12.  Reflection: have you checked out your closet lately whether all your

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Powers At Work

“See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.” Colossians 2:8 ESV Reflection: why did Paul give the early church such strong warnings about being deceived?  We probably all like to think that

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A Battle Cry

“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 ESV Reflection: when were you last in the middle of a spiritual battle?  As Paul is wrapping up his this letter to the Corinthians, he adds a couple of verses that

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