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Another look at faith

We are taking another look at faith this week and if it seems quite similar to last week then I’m okay with it.

As I mentioned at the beginning of each sermon, I was talking to a friend of mine over Zoom yesterday and he said the following about faith, “Faith is hope with a track record.” He didn’t know where he heard it, or if he mentioned it I’ve forgotten what he said so as far as I’m concerned, Shawn said it and I’m glad he did.

I don’t want us to get too bogged down on how anyone can have hope with a track record the first time they try to have faith. The track record of hope equalling faith isn’t limited to our own experience. We can see the track record in the Bible, history, our own lives, and the lives of those around us. If we are looking for it, it is there to be seen.

I hope one or both of these sermons feeds and builds your faith. As always, let me know what you think if you are able and inclined.

“Another look at faith” Knox Presbyterian (to download, right-click and select “Save Link As . . .”)

“Another look at faith” Knox Presbyterian (to download, right-click and select “Save Link As . . .”)

Blessings,

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