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Jul 2018
Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31). What we celebrate with parades and fireworks is a remarkable time in human history. It is remarkable, because European culture was just awakening to the idea that all people had “rights” – not just a privileged few. The common system of the day was that of a privileged class parenting a peasant class. The privileged aristocracy carried all the political power, and they did......
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What Voice Do You Hear?
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. Proverbs 14:12 I’m amazed at how much I talk to myself. I am constantly talking to...
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Answers to Our Questions
When children hit a certain age, they love to ask a certain question…and that question is “Why?” And it seems that once people start asking that question, they never stop. We may slow down...
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The Water of Life
As I sit and listen to the sound of the rain this morning, it gets me thinking about water and how common it is, but also how essential it is to life. We need...
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What Difference Does Jesus Make
Okay, here’s a stumper: What difference does Jesus make? It’s been a while, but I recently read about Zacchaeus in the Gospel of Luke. Here was a high capacity businessman who lived by the...
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Growing Up in the Lord
As I write this, I’m hoping and praying that when you read this article the snow and ice will all be gone. But, while I write this, I’m also listening to a forecast for...
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Is it a Jesus Thing?
11 While they were going, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests everything that had happened. 12 After the priests had assembled with the elders, they devised a...
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Where Are You Invested?
How busy have you been lately with all the tasks of life? Have any of these statements crossed your mind or come out of your mouth recently, “I’m so busy at work that I...
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Let Love Guide Your Life
School shootings have been making the headlines at an increasing frequency. Our nation is now in mourning over the latest shooting that occurred on February 14, 2018 (Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday) at Marjory...
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Comfort Those In Trouble
I get together with a group of guys every week. What draws us together isn’t politics. I venture to guess that we differ quite widely on a number of issues. We don’t all share...
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