Category Archives: Window on our culture

When Guilt Is in Doubt

  Teasing out the truth can be a challenge. Which way do you lean?     I’ll err on the side of trust I’ll err on the side of blame God’s standard is truth. Proverbs 17:15 (NIV) Acquitting the guilty … Continue reading

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The Work of Our Hands

  Psalm 90:17 (NIV) May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us– yes, establish the work of our hands.   When the culture establishes the work of our hands,  … Continue reading

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Your Best Job

    What’s your dream job?   Earning the big bucks Doing what I’m good at Making the world a better place All I want is a steady paycheck Maybe your best job isn’t really about you. Psalm 127:1 (NIV) … Continue reading

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Credit Where It’s Due

I don’t remember who said this, but the message stays with me:  We humans often take credit for God’s work.  We think, “Praise us from whom all blessings flow.”   Been there, done that. I was wrong, Lord.  The credit … Continue reading

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Because It’s Not Nice

    Are you guilty of these not-nice actions?   I gloat at others’ troubles I kick ‘em when they’re down I grab all the credit I lord it over others The prophet Ezekiel prophesied disaster for nations doing these … Continue reading

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Yard-Sticking

  What’s yard-sticking?  It’s when I compare myself to others. Mostly, I think I fall on the short end of the measuring stick.    The only yardstick that counts belongs to God, and he measures me with grace.     

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I Want It All

    What do you want?   More money More time More fun Do you look at someone else’s life and think you deserve what they have? Philippians 4:12 (NIV) I know what it is to be in need, and … Continue reading

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Free and Brave

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Happy Birthday to US

    The US of A is getting older. Are we aging graciously?   Going downhill fast Somethings are improving No place better Better? In our eyes, or in God’s eyes? In the end, God’s opinion is the only one … Continue reading

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Bless Those Who Call You Names

So much unpleasant disagreement in our world . . . devolving to name-calling on all sides.   Matthew 5:44 (KJV) Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you.     No more put-downs. … Continue reading

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