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Stumbling Toward Emmaus
Now what? It’s Holy Saturday, the time between. For those who had been following Jesus, who had left everything and put their faith in a carpenter from a small backwoods town, believing he was the Anointed One, their dreams had … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Emmaus, Faith, Holy Saturday, Holy Week, Hope, Serving God, Talking to God
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In the Midst of the Storms
Well, it’s Good Friday. The worst thing humanity has ever done–we killed God–happened on this day. What’s so good about that? Let’s come back to that. Bad things are happening. The worst of the pandemic in the U.S. may be … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Cross, Faith, Forgiveness, Good Friday, Grace, Gratitude, Holy Week, Hope
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Remembering Jesus Remembering You
At His last meal with His best friends, Jesus asked them, and us, to remember Him whenever we take communion. This being Maundy Thursday–the day on the Christian calendar commemorating the Last Supper–I was wondering what specifically He might have … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Faith, Forgiveness, Grace, Gratitude, Holy Week, Hope, Last Supper, Maundy Thursday, Remembrance
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Be Still and Know That I Am Dog — 10 Lessons about Following God I Learned from My Dogs
While the rest of the world hunkers down at least 6 feet from one another, my dogs have been enjoying our daily walks around the neighborhood. Spending so much time with them has caused me to reflect on the similarities … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Dogs, Faith, Fear, Gratitude, Love, Trust
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Lent and Love in the Land of 33 Million gods
Around this time of year, during Lent eight years ago, I ventured to India. While there, I learned that Hinduism celebrates about 33 million gods, which fascinated me. 33 million? How do you pray to that many gods? I visited … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Faith, Holy Week, India, Judgment, Lent, Light of the World, Love
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Famous for Failure
Who would take someone who is a colossal failure and build their organization around that person? God. Many of the great names in the Bible were failures. Jacob (a.k.a. Israel) was conniving and untrustworthy. Moses was a murderer. King David … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostle Peter, Christianity, Faith, Fear, Forgiveness, Holy Week, Hope
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Wrestling with God — Trying to Trust Him
Last week I talked about trusting God during challenging times, which may be easier said than done. Or is it? Let’s unpack that a bit. How do we get ourselves to the point where we will trust someone? Whether consciously … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Faith, Holy Week, Hope, Trust, Wresting with God
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Trust Like Manna Falling from Heaven
Where is God in times like these—personal, national, or global challenges? I trusted Him yesterday, but where is He now that I’ve lost my job or health or <fill in the blank>?? He is here with us, as He always … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Faith, Fear, Good Friday, Hope, Manna, New Life Church, Parting the Red Sea, Trust
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Poem about the Trinity
Pas de Trois (Invitation) I wander down The street, accepted by Few, but mostly Not. There is noise in one big House, noise and Light, laughter. Music that makes me think of Something I lost a long time ago. Outside, … Continue reading
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Tagged Belonging, Celebration, Christianity, Faith, Poetry, Trinity
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Poem from April 11, 2016
Repeat Return I run away from You because of something I did that I wish I hadn’t. I Can’t face You, You will Punish me, I deserve it but Wish I didn’t. I Finally realize I can’t Hide from You, … Continue reading
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