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He is KING Jesus
Jesus isn’t someone we “elected” and now we present him with a list of our expectations. It is HIS Kingdom. He sets the priorities and our greatest joys aren’t found in him fulfilling our expectations, but in us fulfilling his expectations.
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A Whole Lotta Nuthin’
All the talk of “sequestration” and drastic cuts continue. We are on the verge of catastrophe, I’m sure. Or, maybe not. In this article, there are both extremes. To one side: California Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters cautioned that “over 170 million jobs” were at risk. (That would mean negative employment, considering there aren’t even that many jobs right now in…
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Blessing Those With Whom We Disagree
I butchered that title somehow, so I can’t wait to have the English major jump in and correct me. 😉 The series I have been preaching on Daniel has been incredibly challenging. The continuing thought through this whole study has been how to live in blessing toward those who are “enemies.” Walter Brueggemann preached a message on Daniel a few years ago…
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An Attempt on a Life Ethic
We have passed the election season and are now in “fiscal cliff” season. We’ve had about 48 hours of feel good talk (about two weeks ago), and since that time Democrats and Republicans alike have re-trenched their positions. Politics, culture, and religion are such hot topics. When I try to work my way through this mess, I’ve tried to articulate…
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The “What ifs” of the Marriage Amendment
We have an election this week. Just thought you would like to know. In Minnesota, we have a couple of highly controversial amendments on the ballot. 1. Voter ID It is the call for everyone casting a ballot to have a valid ID so we can assure valid elections. 2. The definition of marriage If it passes, it shall put…
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Centering in on the essentials as the election approaches
This picture has been circulating on Facebook, so it must be true. 😉 I sure HOPE Wesley said this.
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Reformation Day — One Point of Discussion
I know it’s not Reformation Day yet. But, almost. Luther nailed the points of discussion on the door in Wittenberg. We have blogs. My one point of discussion this year would be the Church wanting the government to do the will of God. Even Luther had trouble with this one. He thought it was okay (as long as it was his theological…
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Unconscionable
The presidential campaign has reached the $2 billion mark. Each candidate, plus the “Super PACs,” plus political party dollars have added up to this presidential election raking in $2 billion. It won’t stop. We will give reasons as to why this is “necessary,” and even some who will say it “helps the economy.” But I find it unconscionable. Democrats. Republicans.…
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Billy Graham as an endorser?
I’ve wondered about the statements attributed to Billy Graham lately concerning politics. I was wondering if it was more Franklin and less Billy. Why, after all these years of ministering to Democrats and Republicans, does he turn to these endorsements now?
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