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Our Vote
It occurs to me that there are some significant similarities between casting a vote in the democratic process and in living the Christian life. Casting a vote is much more than merely marking a piece of paper and subsequently placing it in the proper receptacle. Similarly, living the Christian life is much more than simply …
Blessings of Worship
1 & 2 Chronicles offers us several great reminders about what a wonderful blessing worship should be to our lives. Especially right now when our routines have been disrupted, we need to make sure we are participating with heart, soul, mind, and strength. When the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem, David declared …
Feeling Overwhelmed
It is easy to get discouraged and to feel overwhelmed. We have numerous responsibilities and expectations put upon us and the pressure to accomplish it all can be a heavy burden. The burden can feel especially heavy if we are convinced we must carry it alone. Consider just a couple of moments from the life …
P.P.E.
I fully realize that for those associated in most any way with the field of medicine, the term “PPE” is not new. However, for folks like me, I was unaware of the acronym until just a few months ago. Thanks to the pandemic, I now know that “PPE” stands for Personal Protective Equipment. While there …
Scams & Excuses
A friend shared this tongue-in-cheek warning: “Do not let them take your temperature as you are going into the store! It’s a scam! They’re erasing your memory! I went for bread, eggs, and vegetables…but I came home with soda pop, ice cream and candy!” I smiled as I read it because we can all identify. …
Legislate Morality?
Of course morality can be legislated. More than that, morality must be legislated. We all believe it to be so. Consider theft: We demand our government protect our property and punish the thief because we know that it is immoral to steal. Consider murder: We demand our government punish the one who has taken a …
So Far As It Depends On You
The book of Romans is so powerful, deeply profound, and even majestic. One of my favorite passages is found in chapter 12—verses 9 through 21. If you will carefully read these 13 verses, you will be both inspired and challenged. In particular, reflect on v.18: “If possible, so far as it depends on you, live …
How To Get The Chicken
Someone once said: “The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not smashing it.” So many aspects of our lives are disrupted and destroyed due to impatience. We grow weary of waiting, smash the egg, and then complain that we have no baby chickens. Consider a couple of biblical …
Book Knowledge
Don’t be mislead by the title. This is not an article about the merits of knowledge gained from books rather than from direct personal experience. There is much to be said for having a healthy and well-rounded combination of both. Instead, these thoughts are about knowing The Book—God’s Word as revealed in the pages of …
Why Has All This Happened To Us?
The history of Gideon is fascinating. There is a reason why his story is so commonly shared with young people at Vacation Bible School, etc. But before he was smashing jars and blowing trumpets (Judges 7:19-21), he was wrestling with difficult questions. And Gideon said to him, “Please, sir, if the LORD is with us, …
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