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New Theses, New Reformation

Thesis 50- We must ask God for wisdom, believing He will give it. God’s promises are shocking. Our sin, in turn, is shocking. These two intersect when we in our sin refuse to believe the promises of God. He, because … Continue reading

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Mighty Tenderness

There is a rather radical gap between the two things that hold my attention most Sunday afternoons in the Fall. On the one hand my eyes are glued to the television as I watch the Pittsburgh Steelers go to battle. … Continue reading

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Something Wicked; Appeal; Feeling Overwhelmed

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Happy Birthday to Me

No, it’s not my birthday. The anniversary of my annual trips around the sun falls on July 1. Today, however, is the anniversary of a birth day that gives me greater joy than my own- the birth of my dear … Continue reading

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COVID As Soul Medicine

I realize that my take is not apt to make any search engines roar like a Lamborghini. I can’t even claim that it’s “true.” Since COVID became a thing I have routinely put on my prophetic pantaloons and declared, “Heck … Continue reading

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Lisa & I @ the movies, Election Advice & More

Today’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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The Axis of Evil

It is my habit to challenge my brothers and sisters who spend time and energy denouncing this form of abortion, that reason for abortion, or the other context for abortion. The problem with late term or partial birth abortions isn’t … Continue reading

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What should I remember in the voting booth?

It’s a fool’s errand to try to understand why someone breaks up with you. The notion that we can pinpoint one flaw, excise it and then live happily ever after is well, false. When someone breaks up with you, no … Continue reading

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New Theses, New Reformation

Thesis 46 We must seek always to see Christ. Neil Postman, in his compelling book, Amusing Ourselves to Death, argues that we have moved as a culture from one wherein the printed word drives us, to one wherein the image … Continue reading

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The Blessings of Beatings

No one, when they are in the midst of a beating, enjoys it. Such doesn’t undo the truth that beatings are blessings. They are among that list of gifts from our Father, all of which are good and perfect. What … Continue reading

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