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Post for the day: August 21, 2025

 Although he occasionally disappoints me, Russell Moore is still the man.  His latest column on what he has learned in 30 years of ministry.  https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/08/30-things-learned-30-years-ministry-russell-moore/

I like #26:  Pay attention to what’s not talked about.

The rest I agree with. 

I am attending a study with the pastor on Joseph as he prepares for his sermon. He is open and asks good questions, and I believe we are free to speak our thoughts about the chapter. Last night's was about Joseph's time in Potiphar's domain and his personal #metoo moment, perhaps in reverse. I may do a longer study on seeing the gospel in Joseph. Joseph seems like a paragon of virtue, but he is a trophy of grace. There is no real reason he should have so much integrity except he had a personal encounter with God that we don't have a record of, although Genesis 35 may be the answer. 


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