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Why Pray? | Matthew 6:5-13

February 16, 2021

This devotional commences a series exploring the Lord's Prayer. This morning we will seek to unpack the answer to the question: Why Pray? We will examine some of the challenges of prayer, as well as some of the reasons to pray. We will highlight the 'who' or prayer, as we pray to Our Father, in the Son, through the Holy Spirit: the one who loves us and is for us.

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A Pagan Priest in the Presence of God | Exodus 18:10-22

February 11, 2021

This devotional will focus on the fact that God welcomes all kinds of people into his presence as he converts them by his grace.  Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, offers a splendid exam as God causes this pagan priest to make a beautiful profession of faith, followed by Jethro eating with the elders of Israel in the presence of God.  Who can’t God save?

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Boundless Joy | Philippians 1:18b-26

February 9, 2021

What makes Paul joyful?  It certainly was circumstances and future expectations.  Paul's boundless joy is tethered to the eternal promise of God, the same promises believers have in Christ Jesus.  

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“The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self”

February 1, 2021

In this episode, Office Hours talks with the Rev. Dr. Carl R. Trueman about his new book, “The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution.”

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2021 Faculty Conference Preview

January 4, 2021

In this episode, Office Hours talks with the faculty presenting at the 2021 WSC Faculty conference for a preview of their lecture. 

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Kim Riddlebarger: Bringing Reformation to Southern California for 25 Years

December 7, 2020

In this episode, Office Hours talks with Rev. Dr. Kim Riddlebarger about his work with White Horse Inn and his pastoral ministry at Christ Reformed Church in Anaheim, CA. 

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Give Thanks | Isaiah 12:1-6

December 3, 2020

We are reminded by the Word always to give thanks.  No matter the circumstance, the Lord's grace and presence give us sufficient reasons for thanks.  

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A Portrait in Thanksgiving | Luke 17:11-19

November 24, 2020

This devotional highlights Jesus' willingness and power to heal and to save. Furthermore, it reveals the heart of thanksgiving and praise which flows from a life touched by God's grace and mercy.

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