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Category Archives: other
Who Is My Neighbor?
It appears that our President spoke negatively, even crudely, about certain nations. His words aside, what about those places? Not my nation, not my problem If I lived there, I’d leave What can I do to help? Bring … Continue reading
Eternal Shelter in Niger
Niger is back in the news, thanks to nasty words attributed to our President. Samaritan’s Purse is at work in Niger, helping local churches. More than 50 churches were burned in January 2015. “‘In my heart, I felt … Continue reading
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Contagious Fake News
In the Old Testament, there is a connection between gossip (Hebrew: lashon hara) and leprosy (tzara’at–probably not what we know as leprosy or Hanson’s disease, but rather a very contagious skin disease). In Numbers 12, Miriam speaks against Moses (lashon hara) … Continue reading
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True (Not Fake) Confession
Let me be honest, Lord. I don’t love the folks on the other side of the political aisle. I confess that I take pleasure in their troubles. And that’s not right. Forgive me. And teach me to love.
Wishful News
Jesus was clear: Matthew 5:44 (NIV) Love your enemies. We miss the mark when we gleefully read and share fake news because we hope it’s true. God calls us to want his best for our enemies. Who is … Continue reading
Fake News
“Fake News” is in the news. What do you think? “Fake News”? Fake! If it isn’t true, it isn’t news I don’t believe any news any more Philippians 4:8 (NLT) And now, dear brothers and sisters, one … Continue reading
Safe Worship
Last year, Christians were attacked while worshiping in here in the US, and in Egypt and Nigeria. Around the world, many of our brothers and sisters in Christ meet together in secret, hoping to avoid violent confrontations. Let us pray … Continue reading
God Accomplished
“Holy, Holy, Holy! All the saints adore Thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea.” Reginald Heber, 1826 We’ll cast down those crowns because . . . all that we have accomplished you have done … Continue reading
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