August 17, 2011
by Julian Freeman
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Maybe it’s just because I’m a very simple man, but I find it astounding how much there is to be learned just from watching children. Just today I overheard my four year old rejoicing with her mother that she had … Continue reading
August 4, 2011
by Julian Freeman
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Being at the cottage is good for me. I have found that usually I’m able to meet with God pretty quickly when I feel close to his creation. This week has been special for me. It is the first time … Continue reading
July 27, 2009
by Julian Freeman
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David Powlison writes an Antipsalm 23. He explains, ‘The antipsalm tells what life feels like and looks like whenever God vanishes from sight.’ I’m on my own. No one looks out for me or protects me. I experience a continual … Continue reading
September 11, 2008
by Julian Freeman
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Isn’t it funny how things just seem to come together in your life at different points in time to reinforce certain lessons in your mind? In my recent readings through 1 Samuel, I’ve been encouraged to think about friendship again. … Continue reading
July 16, 2008
by Julian Freeman
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In a previous post I suggested a four-level approach to interpreting some of the Psalms along the lines of redemptive-history. Here I hope to model that in an abbreviated form, using Psalm 16. 1. Read the Psalm as David sings. … Continue reading
September 5, 2006
by Julian Freeman
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I guess, technically, my last post on ‘poverty of spirit’ was here, but I’ve since posted on humility here and here as well. As we’ve seen in the other posts, there are many things which can cause us to lose … Continue reading