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Why do we fear relationships?
The issues of race, ethnic divides, immigration concerns, are such hot button issues. Immediately following the events of 9/11, I immediately contacted my Muslim friends to make sure they were okay. I wanted them to know I wasn’t angry with them and I wanted, above all, to make sure no one else was taking anything out on them right away.…
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Lord, help us to keep remembering and keep honoring
Lord, help us to remember this day. Help us to honor the fallen. Help us to live in blessing, not cursing. Help us turn to our Healer in this hours.
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One of the Genuine Benefits from 9/11
Last night I was with a dear friend of mine and was reminded once again of how long I have known him. Over the years his influence has brought together many Christian leaders in our metro area and as I was introduced to many new Christian leaders last night, we would ask each other how we met our mutual friend.…
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Remembering and Mourning
Today is the 11th anniversary of 9/11. It was actually a Tuesday when the attacks happened. I was reflecting with one of my classes last week about things like 9/11. One thought struck me during that discussion is built on a conviction I’ve had for quite some time about 9/11. We haven’t properly mourned 9/11. In personal tragedy, if someone…
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Reflecting on 9/11
This is part of what I shared this morning with my congregation: The tragedy of 9/11 is a lesson in misplaced faith. Misplace your trust in the financial schemes of this world or the arm of power this world can give you… and even THAT can come crashing down. But what has the Church done since that time? We’ve chased…
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Reflections Ten Years Later
I know that huge moments are frozen in time. The assassination of JFK is frozen in time. Anyone who was alive on that day that I have asked could tell me where they were and what they were doing the moment they heard about the death of JFK. I can remember where I was the moment I heard the news…
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Post 9/11
As we approach the 10th anniversary of 9/11, I have this question in mind: In light of 9/11, what, if anything, has changed in you as a result of that event?
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Links to Thoughts on 9/11 and Translations
Some thoughts from key leaders HERE about how Christian and Muslim relations are doing ten years after 9/11. Some thoughts HERE on the need for good translations, even ones we may not personally like. For me, personally, I am still working to become more comfortable with the Common English Bible. The NIV 2011 is by far more “comfortable” for me.…
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Prayer in Reflection of 9/11
Ten years ago, right after 9/11, I was having lunch with a great man of God. He works with Muslims and has such an amazing balance of working in this culture, loving Muslims, and loving God. Right after 9/11 when all I wanted was to find who was responsible and take them down, he offered a different perspective. The greatness…
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