jesus
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He’s our Hope
In correspondence this week, a man raised in the church, spoke of the constant fear he felt about his spiritual state when he was younger. The “Gospel” he heard was focused on the wrong thing – the awful state of… Continue reading
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I’ll make you pay!
So, have you ever been offended? I feel the stir of irritation, from time to time! Sometimes it’s a momentary thing as when a careless driver cuts me off in traffic. At the other extreme, I can remember deep soul… Continue reading
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Make ME happy!
Personal happiness is regarded as a basic right by most people. The idea that we can be most happy by loving ourselves first has become an unquestioned ‘fact.’ “Serve another? Why?” we ask. When asked to set aside our own… Continue reading
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Choosing matters
What choices will you make today? Some matter little like the clothes you pull from the closet or the brand of fuel you put into your car. Some seem small but have larger consequence like the kind of food you… Continue reading
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Do you look like your Dad?
As I age, I hear this comment often: “You look just like your Dad.” I really don’t, but I do share his vocation, some of his mannerisms, a similar laugh, and my voice sounds much like his. Our shared DNA… Continue reading
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Come, Follow Me
One year ago I was privileged to spend 10 days touring ancient sites in Israel. Each day I followed our guide. Hela led the adventures, explaining the meaning of what we were seeing, setting historical context, offering insight. I’m sure… Continue reading
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So, what?
Christians are called to represent Christ every day. What we say, the things we hope for, the way that we treat others, our love of the truth – these are to make the invisible Christ a knowable Presence. Paul calls… Continue reading
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Heartfelt
We all know that person who is passionate about something that makes their eyes light up, that they will talk about at any given opportunity. Rich will pull out his phone and show you pictures of his toddlers with evident… Continue reading
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Excuses?
We have an amazing ability to rationalize our choices often shifting responsibility away from ourselves by making excuses! Well, some people do, but maybe not you. “I cannot do that because I am too (old, young, tired, busy)” is a… Continue reading
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Beautiful People
It probably comes as no surprise to learn that people who are attractive by social norms enjoy many advantages in life. They are generally perceived as being more intelligent, healthier, and happier. This one really surprised me – pretty people… Continue reading
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