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Short Books, Long Shadows
Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 15, 2026 (message contributor)
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1. 1. Philemon: The Gospel With Skin On
Contributed on Jun 15, 2026
Though Philemon is one of the shortest books in the Bible, it casts a long shadow, reminding us that the gospel doesn’t just change our eternal destination—it changes our relationships, our priorities, and the way we see one another.
Good morning. If you have your Bibles, or something with your Bible on it, I invite you to turn to Paul’s letter to Philemon. I know that’s one of those books that takes more time to find than it does to read, so I want to make sure I give you more time. And hear me say this now, because it’s ...read more
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2. 3 John: The Man You Want To Be (Father'd Day, 2026)
Contributed on Jun 22, 2026
Second in the Series "Short Books, Long Shadows." 3 John presents four portraits offour different men: a truthful man, a selfish man, a respected man, and a mentoring man. Everyone's becoming someone. Which do you want to become?
Good morning, and Happy Father’s Day! Please open your Bibles to 3 John. In many Bibles, 3 John is one page. So here’s a handy tip: Open your Bible to Revelation 1, and then flip back 2 or 3 pages. There’s a preaching cliché that’s been around for a long time that compares Mother’s Day to ...read more