Category Archives: Jesus

Every Christian has Charisma

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Charisma, Greek for gift or favor, has a slightly different meaning in English.  A person with charisma displays magnetic charm and/or a persuasive personality. We recognize human charisma when we see it.  If you are a Christian, you have super-human charisma.  Do others see it? … Continue reading →

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42 and the Power of a Strong Stand

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

The movie 42 tells the story of Jackie Robinson’s experience as the first African-American baseball player in the Major Leagues. It is a satisfying movie in the archetypal sports movie kind of way, but I was surprised to appreciate it most in a theological sort of way.   Curious?  Watch the movie … Continue reading →

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How do you Slice your Prayer Pie?

Posted on April 26, 2013 by
Pie chart of the Lord's Prayer

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At the risk of irreverent over-analysis, I created a pie chart out of the Lord’s Prayer.   I find the visual representation of the prayer that Jesus taught us helpful as I consider the slices of my prayer pie.  Maybe you will too. … Continue reading →

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The Comfort of God’s Presence

Posted on April 15, 2013 by
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My sister, who lives near Boston, sent me a text message this afternoon:  ”We’re all ok…”  Thank God. However, I know that others received unimaginably painful messages from Boylston Street today.  Brokenhearted, I pray for all who suffered loss and for those who are fighting for life and limb. Some … Continue reading →

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Death, Faith, and New Life

Posted on March 30, 2013 by
Good-Friday-Love Hurts

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The Saturday between the Friday on which Jesus died and the Sunday of his resurrection must have been a day of grief, despair, confusion, and divine silence. Have you ever had a day like that? I have. Where are you God?  What was that all about anyway? Why … Continue reading →

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Heaven’s Headlines in the Days Before Jesus Died

Posted on March 27, 2013 by
Jerusalem journal Passover

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If heaven published a newspaper, what would the big stories have been in the days leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus? And what would Jerusalem’s newspaper have reported during the same week? Publisher’s note: These are the second issues of The Jerusalem Journal and … Continue reading →

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The Surprising Superhero Power that Saved the World

Posted on March 19, 2013 by
Fascinated with super heros at an early age!

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If you could claim one ”superhero power,” like becoming invisible, reading minds, superhuman strength, or X-ray vision, what would you choose?  And what would you do with it? A quick scan of upcoming movies  reveals a few predictable  summer superheros: Iron Man 3, Man of … Continue reading →

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How to Find Yourself

Posted on March 2, 2013 by
Know God; Know Yourself

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I have always known about God.  I knew that he loved me and that his Son, Jesus, had died for my sins.  I genuinely believed that. For many years of my life I knew about God like I knew about … Continue reading →

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Beatitudes and Anti-Beatitudes

Posted on February 24, 2013 by
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“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.    Blessed are the rich in self-sufficiency and pride, for theirs are the kingdoms of this world. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.  … Continue reading →

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Forward Looking Hope

Posted on January 11, 2013 by
Faith Hope and Love

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My family lost a loved one this week.  Wednesday’s funeral service for my Uncle Carl was a lovely tribute to his well-lived life, and the lunch that followed was an opportunity to share hugs, tears and laughter with aunts, uncles, and cousins.  It … Continue reading →

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