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Category Archives: faith
A Thorn
We all have had a splinter or briar in our hand at some point. Sometimes it is even so small we can barely see it. But oh how it can hurt. And if it is not removed, the area begins … Continue reading
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The Atheist
Recently I read a letter to the editor from a very combative atheist. When I finished I remember thinking of what I would say to the writer if given the chance. It is very simply this. Let us first suppose … Continue reading
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READ
There is an old adage in education stating that by 3rd grade you learn to read and then you spend the rest of your life reading to learn. You learn to read and then read to learn. Think about that … Continue reading
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1517 and 1492
Today is the 500th anniversary of an event which had a tremendous impact on our religious world. This is the 500th anniversary of the event involving Martin Luther and his protest of the religious environment of his day. He nailed … Continue reading
Posted in authority, faith, God, government, reflection, time
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Do I really know Him?
We find the following question relative to Jesus, in various forms 5 times in the Scripture. Who is this? (Mt 21:10; Lk 5:21; 7:49; 9:9; John 12:34) Who is this Jesus? Do you know Him? One might say, of course … Continue reading
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The Unnamed Woman
The women listed in the genealogy of Jesus make for an interesting study. A closer look at the lineage found in the first chapter of Matthew reveals there are four named women including the mother of our LORD. For our … Continue reading
Posted in faith, family, forgiveness, reflection, sowing
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The Cliffs Notes
When I was in high school I did not particularly enjoy reading. Of course there were many books assigned for us to read and on which we were to write reports. I can still remember several assignments such as The … Continue reading
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Fatherhood in 5 Passages
I am passionate about several subjects. If you get me talking about them you might not be able to quiet me. Some of these are: what constitutes being a man, the home and marriage, financial management, and parenting particularly as … Continue reading
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Today my Teresa and I celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. What has happened in 40 years? We’ve lived in 7 different homes, in 3 cities, received a total of 4 degrees from 3 institutions, been blessed with 2 sons, later … Continue reading
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How Do You Explain GOD?
How do you explain the fact GOD had no beginning? Or explain His omniscience (all knowing) or His omnipotence (all powerful) or His omnipresence (everywhere present)? The problem with trying to explain any of these is that we are trying … Continue reading
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