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Jesus Changes Everything

It was likely driven by my own personal spirit of Eyeore. Either that, or I just like being unconventional. Our class was asked what event in the Bible we thought was the most significant of all. Eighty percent picked the … Continue reading

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Beauty and the Best

There is a tension among God’s people that reflects a delicate balance to which the Bible calls us. Paul, you recall, argued that in his passion for the gospel, he wished to be all things to all men, that by … Continue reading

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Why are we so insatiable?

My annual Black Friday tweet says this- “Black Friday is proof that Thanksgiving did not take.” I’m not trying to shame anyone on the lookout for bargains. Neither am I a Scrooge about nice things. I’m in favor of them, … Continue reading

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Some Dance to Forget

It is a sure sign of the fall that we so egregiously miss what we lost. Jesus calls us to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness precisely because our priorities are all out of line. Even that … Continue reading

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Conquering the World

Thomas Aquinas was a great gift to the church. He stands among the greatest minds the world has ever known. This doesn’t mean, of course, that he did not have his flaws, one of which goes to the heart of … Continue reading

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A Higher Power

It is not a difficult thing to discern the nature of someone else’s god. Some people carry their religion on their sleeve, advertising their spiritual commitments on bumper stickers or t-shirts. You can tell the Amish by their clothing, even … Continue reading

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I Will Sing an Old Song

Trouble comes to the people of God. If it is not here now, it will be here soon. Those who promise that the Christian life is a breezy walk through the meadow not only have not taken up their cross … Continue reading

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Psalm 32; The Bliss of Ignorance

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Our Greatest Weapon

It was a wise man who first noted that there is nothing new under the sun. Sadly, Solomon seemed to sigh his way through this observation, wistfully longing for something new. We, if we were wise, would rejoice in this … Continue reading

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Some Don’t Like It Hot

I get that people are not carbon copies of each other. I don’t even dislike those who take a different perspective. But I am not among those who like it hot. I like it cold. As I write we are … Continue reading

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