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Real life is in the vine
4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. (John 15:4)
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The devaluing of human life
Usually when it comes to war and use of force, especially use of troops, media sources like The New York Times are fairly pacifist. (Depending on the president in office at the time and their political party, of course.) Generally speaking, many media outlets back off the calling for use of force. But this editorial in The New York Times was strident. They…
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Imagine: A New Day
In his book, Simply Good News, NT Wright defines Christian spirituality: Christian spirituality — an awareness of the loving and guiding presence of God, sorrow for sin and gratitude for forgiveness, the possibility and challenge of prayer, a love for God and for our neighbors, the desire for holiness and the hard moral work it requires, the gradual or sudden emergence of…
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Where is the outcry
I understand the world, the media, etc., just won’t give the coverage to what is happening all over the world to Christians. True suffering. But, it is there, and we need to see it. Lord, hear our prayers! The Pope addressed it in his Easter message. “Today we see our brothers persecuted, decapitated, crucified for their faith in you, under our…
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It’s a new day
Aren’t you glad?
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Laid in the tomb
The darkness of Saturday. Longing for hope.
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The seriousness of Christianity in this tumultuous time
Whether it’s legal issues in this culture or outright persecution in other places in the world, the Spirit is desperately trying to stir Western Christians into a deeper walk with him. We need our eyes on him. We need our vision full of Christ. The noise of this culture has to give way to the clear voice of our King.…
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Persecution
Christians are singled out yet again in an attack in Kenya. Gunmen attacked a university campus in northeastern Kenya early Thursday, clashing with guards, forcing their way into dormitories, taking hostages and singling out non-Muslims, the authorities said. We need prayers lifted up to the Father today.
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Prayer for Maundy Thursday
Merciful God, on this, the night he was betrayed, your Son Jesus Christ washed his disciples’ feet. As we commit ourselves to following his example of love and service, teach us humility. God of grace, hear our prayer. On this night, Jesus prayed for his disciples to be one. As we grieve for the divisions in the church, unite us.…
