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Category Archives: Window on our culture
My Timely Gift
The wise men brought gold, frankincense and myrrh. The little drummer boy brought his talent. Let me tiptoe into the stable and quietly leave the gift of my time beside the manger. It’s yours, Lord. I dedicate my time … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith, Window on our culture
Tagged Advent, gift, Time
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I Am Right and the Other Guy Is Wrong . . . NOT
Luke 2:15 (NIV) When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened.” We just watched a row of Presidential candidates … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith, Window on our culture
Tagged Luke 2:15, one accord, presidential candidates, The First Noel
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Ruler of Nature
The Paris Climate Accord is big news. There’s been much praise over 195 nations pledging to lower greenhouse gas emissions and save the world from the disaster of climate change. I think the nations would be better off praising the … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith, Window on our culture
Tagged Fairest Lord Jesus, Paris Climate Accord
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A Seasonal Love/Hate Relationship
Psalm 139:21 (ESV) Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord? And do I not loathe those who rise up against you? Matthew 5:44-45 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith, Window on our culture
Tagged Ecclesiastes 3:1&8, love and hate, Matthew 5:44-45, Psalm 139:21
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The Power to Fix This
Posted in Door of opportunity\, Spiritual architecturEcards, Window on our culture
Tagged "God Isn't Fixing This", Daily News headline, Joshua 24:15
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Bless Those Who Curse Us
I am instructed to pray for our enemies. Thus I pray for those who terrorize, and I pray for those who blaspheme. Almighty God, just as you confronted Paul on the road to Damascus and turned his mission … Continue reading
Posted in Door of opportunity\, Window on our culture
Tagged bless those who curse us, prayer
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Unashamed Prayer
Last week’s terrorist attack brought us a new phrase, “prayer-shaming.” What’s your response? If I said that, I’d be very afraid Folks who disdain God don’t expect God to “fix” anything I am proud to pray. Prayer works! I’m … Continue reading
Hope Less
November 29th was the first Sunday in Advent. It comes every year, right on the tail of Thanksgiving. Why am I always so unprepared? December always seems so far off, and suddenly it is here. Hope: that’s the theme for … Continue reading
Unchanging Gratitude
The international picture keeps changing. Alliances are shifting. I’m not sure which nations are friends and which are enemies. Even in our own country, we are sifted into ever-changing categories that don’t necessarily make sense. James 1:17 (NIV) Every … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith, Window on our culture
Tagged gratitude, James 1:17, Thanksgiving, unchanging
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