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I grew up in a mainline denomination, and there were aspects about it that I admired and other features that were not particularly helpful. One thing that I appreciated, and that I miss, is its emphasis on the church calendar. … Continue reading
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We say things like love will find a way, and love is all that matters, and love never fails. But then life happens. We get busy, caught up in our own desires and dwell on our differences…and we forget. It’s easy … Continue reading
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When all of my work is finished for the day, or when my brain is kaput, I give myself permission to read a novel or to watch a little television. I’m afraid that if I let myself relax earlier, well, nothing would get … Continue reading
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Do you know what Jesus did for you? You might know that he died for your sins and that if you follow Him you will go to heaven when you die, but do you know that He gives you power and forgiveness … Continue reading
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Jesus was a master communicator and a highly influential figure. One of his favorite techniques was unpredictability; it got attention, incited questions, challenged prevailing interpretations of Scripture and invited conversations. Unpredictably… Gabriel visited a teenager and announced, Mary, you’re going to give birth to the Son … Continue reading
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The following post was written by my son, Brian. I hope you enjoy the connections he’s made between The Lord of the Rings and the gospel followed up by a challenge to adventure. The Lord of the Rings has always been one of my favorite … Continue reading
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Pomp and Circumstance must reverberate through the atmosphere at this time of year. Graduates of higher education have received their expensive diplomas declaring them ready for real life and productive work. An education is preparation for life and for work. The Church is also engaged in … Continue reading
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Every Christian should be able to state the foundational truth of his or her faith in Jesus Christ and an experiential reality of living as his disciple. But we will not all use the same vocabulary. In some Christian denominations … Continue reading
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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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“Nature is an awful lot more powerful than we are.” New York’s Mayor Bloomberg in an AP article. The devastation left by Sandy’s power is difficult to comprehend. I can only grieve with those who suffered losses of all kinds and pray for the strength … Continue reading
