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Moral Equivalency
If you have not yet read David Brooks’ column, “The Moral Diet,” do yourself a favor and start there. Then, read Luke 13. Our church is beginning an incredible journey this week. We are reading through the New Testament as a community and Luke is our first book. Tonight we are having our kickoff event and our discussion will center…
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The Dangers of Thinking of Ourselves as Basically “Good”
There is hardly a David Brooks column I wouldn’t recommend. He is one of the most even handed columnists I can find anywhere. His column today, however, is simply exceptional. He usually is worth reading, so I would say if you have a chance to read a column of his, do so. With today’s column, I would say, “READ IT!”…
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Hardships Are Not Optional
21 They preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, 22 strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. 23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each…
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Speaking Well of Others
It won’t happen in this political season, but it’s a nice thought regardless. Just because political operatives don’t want to abide by this rule is no excuse for the Church to ignore it. It could serve us well. As Benjamin Franklin so beautifully put it, “I resolve to speak ill of no man whatever, not even in a matter of…
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Holy Creation!
Last year this time the word was “hell.” Rob Bell, Mark Galli, Francis Chan… all got in on hell. Now… the buzzword is CREATION. CREATIONISM. DARWINISM. All kinds of things flying around. Must be some new books flying off the presses in the next few months… Have fun.
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Are We “Off” Our Game?
I was in a discussion today with a fellow pastor about the passionate issues of our day. As we discussed gay marriage, the economy, and other hot topics, something began to occur to us. At first he said, “The Church is off focus. It’s off it’s target.” Then, I thought, “Wait. It’s more. So is the government.” BOTH are “off…
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Thankful for Those Who Serve
One of the most moving ceremonies I can remember from my youth was a trip to Washington, D.C. and the visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The changing of the guard ceremony was incredible. A very somber moment. We have the freedom to debate being a pacifist or being “active” in the military because we have freedom of…
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Couch Potatoes of the World… a Moment of Silence
The inventor of the remote control has passed away.
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So Jesus, Brad Pitt, and George Clooney are Walking Down the Street
A funny little scenario that Steve Guttenberg gave in an interview talked about how Clooney and Pitt are so popular: “If we walked Jesus, Brad Pitt and George Clooney down Fifth Avenue, I think Clooney and Pitt would get a lot more attention” To which I would reply: “Of course they would. Jesus was barely recognized in HIS day at…
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You Need a Good Scrubbing
There are times when kids go out to play and you call them in for supper. You look quickly at them as say, “Go wash up.” Mainly, we mean, “Wash your hands.” (Which also means we will check them again when they get to the table and make them REALLY wash their hands.) Then there are times when the kids…
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