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War on Women? (Wednesday)

  There are those (not me!) who think that Christianity denigrates women. I am intrigued by this quote from Owen Feltham (1602-1668):   “Some are so uncharitable as to think all women bad, and others are so credulous as to … Continue reading

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War on Women? (Tuesday)

  I doubt they’d think of themselves this way, but my grandmother and mother were quiet soldiers in the war for work equality.   Grandma was hired as a full-time department store clerk during World War II. She was told it was … Continue reading

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War on Women?

  It keeps popping up, this supposed “War on Women.” What’s it about?     It’s all about money It’s all about sex It’s all about power As I read the news, this American War on Women pales in comparison … Continue reading

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Vacation Bible School (Friday)

Our last lesson: Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”   We discussed the acts covered by Christ’s words: betrayal and abandonment, false accusations, mockery, whipping and death. Big stuff, … Continue reading

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Vacation Bible School (Thursday)

  Last night’s lesson came from Luke 5: the men who brought their paralyzed friend to Jesus. Because of the crowd, they resorted to making a hole in the roof and lowering him into the room.   Some of the … Continue reading

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Vacation Bible School (Wednesday)

Temptation does not equal sin.   Our Bible lesson was on the temptation of Christ  (Luke 4). Temptation comes down to this:   Joshua 24:15 (ESV) Choose this day whom you will serve. Choose this day, this hour, this minute. … Continue reading

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Vacation Bible School (Tuesday)

  Luke 2:41-52 was the basis of yesterday’s lesson: Jesus, age 12, stayed behind in Jerusalem, spending three days talking with the religious leaders in the Temple.   Luke 2:48-49 (NIV) His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated … Continue reading

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Vacation Bible School (Monday)

It’s VBS week for our church. We recycled Standard Publishing’s Construction Zone curriculum, inspired by the road construction in front of the church. The lessons are on “Building Character Like Jesus.” Since my focus is on VBS, this week’s blog will parallel the … Continue reading

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God’s Team (Friday)

  Rules for God’s Team:     #1 – follow the Leader #2 – see Rule #1 (note to self: I am not the leader)

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God’s Team (Thursday)

  From Desmond Tutu’s African Prayer Book:     “Lord, we praise you in Europe’s cathedrals, in America’s offerings,   And in our African songs of praise.   Lord, we thank you that we have brothers and sisters in all … Continue reading

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