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Every Day God Enables
Every Day God Enables 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 I remember reading a book of letters from children to their pastor. One of them read: “Dear Preacher, I’d like to bring my dog to church on Sunday. She is only a mutt, but she is a good Christian. Love, Sissy. PS I’m sorry I can’t leave more…
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Who’s Who
Who’s Who John 1:29-42 The first chapter of John bears some similarity to the pilot episode of a television series. In that first episode, the writers and director want to introduce all the main characters. In a television series, what we learn about the main characters in the first episode helps us understand them for…
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The Voice You Hear
The Voice You Hear Matthew 3:13-17 We all have “voices” that live in our heads. And it has nothing to do with mental illness or any abnormality about us. We often don’t pay much attention to the “conversations” roiling around in our heads. When we think, particularly introspectively, we tend to notice them –the passionate…
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Wise Men: Seeking
Wise Men: Seeking Matthew 2:1-12 Christmas has changed a lot over the years. But the basic reason and purpose of Christmas hasn’t changed one single bit. The characters and the Character of Christmas as God’s gift to the world will always stay the same. We may wrap it in shiny paper. We may try to…
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What Was Seen at Bethlehem
I am convinced that had two people been there that night in Bethlehem, it is quite possible that they could have heard and seen two entirely different scenes.
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A Gratitude Adjustment
A Gratitude Adjustment Luke 17:11-19 In this morning’s passage from the Gospel of Luke we meet ten people with leprosy who Jesus heals. And nine of them, NINE of them show no gratitude for what Jesus has done for them. One of the key differences between the nine and the one is, the nine were…
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When the Dragon Wins
Christians can and will have miserable experiences. Accept the reality of this world — bad things happen to good people. Sometimes the dragon wins. When that happens, do not wander off in utter despair.
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“Gotcha” Questions From Mean-Spirited People
In the last week of his life Jesus after entering Jerusalem heads to the temple where he is offended by the presence of salesmen and money changers in this sacred place. He drives them out.
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Saints Are Awake to Life’s Deepest Joy
Saints Are Awake to Life’s Deepest Joy Luke 6:20-31 Today we observe All Saints. Because it is an important celebration, we need to come to some agreement on what is meant by a “saint.” If you Google the word, you discover many different definitions and understandings. Among some Protestant groups, every Christian becomes a saint…
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Saints Are Awake to Life’s Deepest Joy
Luke 6:20-31 Today we observe All Saints. Because it is an important celebration, we need to come to some agreement on what is meant by a “saint.” If you Google the word, you discover many different definitions and understandings. Among some Protestant groups, every Christian becomes a saint upon joining the “Church Triumphant.” In that …
