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Category Archives: Window on our culture
I Want to Look Good
Workday mornings, standing in front of my closet, looking in the mirror: Me: I want to look good. I want to be a good reflection on you, Lord. God: Do you want to LOOK good, or BE … Continue reading
Maybe Not So Good-Looking
Scripture says this of our Savior: Isaiah 53:2 (ERV) There was nothing special or impressive about the way he looked. It wasn’t good looks that attracted people to Jesus.
Posted in Foundation of faith, Window on our culture
Tagged Isaiah 53:2
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Looking Good
What do these things have in common? Facelifts Padded resumes Personal trainers It’s all about looking better. We want to look smarter, slimmer, sexier. Do we look good to God? 1 Samuel 16:7 (ERV) God doesn’t … Continue reading
Something to Remember
Yesterday was Pentecost Sunday? What is Pentecost? A traditional Jewish festival The birthday of the Christian church All of the above The Holy Spirit descended on the believers during the Feast of Pentecost, and thus started … Continue reading
Posted in Window on our culture
Tagged Memorial Day, Pentecost
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This One’s for You, Patrick
Posted in Window on our culture
Tagged Matthew 5:44, St. Patrick
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Don’t Know Much about Celts
The Celts of history—what do you know? They were the original barbarians at the gate They were pagan They were Christian The Celtics were a European people group. They weren’t under Roman rule, so the Romans … Continue reading
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Tagged Celtic, Christianity, culture, St. Patrick
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A Serious Question: Fifty Shades of Grey
How many people who enthusiastically embrace Fifty Shades of Grey also embrace the message in this verse? Ephesians 5:22 (ESV) Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. Take note of the parallel message for … Continue reading
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Tagged Ephesian:25s 5:22, Ephesians 5, Fifty shades of grey
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Valentine Friend
The name Valentine comes from the Latin valens, which means “strong and healthy.” Certainly, I want strong and healthy friendships. I don’t want to be a weak and wimpy friend. Happy strong and healthy friendship day! … Continue reading
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Tagged friendship, strong and healthy, Valentine's Day
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Whose Life Matters?
I was reading the comments attached to a news story on the March for Life. One said, “I won’t let [an unplanned] pregnancy ruin my life” (not an exact quote, I didn’t get the writer’s permission). I thought about my … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, all lives matter, pregnancy
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All Lives Matter
Many people see abortion as the best choice in cases of rape and incest. I am disturbed by what seems to be a message of the easy fix: make the baby go away, and things go back to normal. Baby … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, all lives matter, incest, rape
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