Several years ago The New Yorker magazine ran an article about faith by Adam Gopnik who arrogantly opined: “We know … that in the billions of years of the universe’s existence, there is no evidence of a single miraculous intervention with the laws of nature.”
The Gospel writer, John, would disagree with Gopnik. He was an eyewitness to Jesus’ miracles including the very first one of His ministry where He turned the water into wine. Continue reading
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Last Friday night Norma Jean and I enjoyed a wonderful evening at Hardison Mill listening to country singer and song writer Rory Feek share an intimate evening of inspiring stories, heart-felt songs, and personal reminiscences.
One of the songs Rory sang is from his recently released album, Gentle Man, entitled “Out On A Limb.” It tells the story of a person reflecting on the paths they could have taken in life. It paints a nostalgic picture of regret, longing, and wistfulness. Continue reading
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BBC Correspondent Mark Simpson tells about a city in Northern Ireland that’s so divided its citizens can’t agree on its name. Some call it Londonderry and others call it Derry.
“At the moment, most Protestants live on the east bank of the River Foyle, most Catholics live on the west bank. Some are reluctant to cross to the other side.” Continue reading
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Greetings from Columbia, Tennessee
We are on the way to the Smoky Mountains, but swung by here to see some dear friends and attend a concert by country music singer and songwriter, Rory Feek, who’s also a world-class storyteller. Rory was one half of the Grammy award winning duo with late wife, Joey+Rory. Continue reading
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Robert Lowry was an 19th century hymnist who wrote a song that is still popular and sung today in churches. It was based on the question “What can wash away my sin?”
Lowry doesn’t leave us in doubt as he answers the question in the first stanza of the hymn. Continue reading
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“What if a church congregation that is made up of people with diametrically different political views could remain united no matter the outcome of the upcoming election?
“In this age of divisiveness, is that even possible?” Continue reading
“There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils,” wrote C. S. Lewis in The Screwtape Letters.
“One is to disbelieve in their existence. The other is to believe, and to feel an excessive and unhealthy interest in them,” Lewis warned. “They themselves are equally pleased by both errors and hail a materialist or a magician with the same delight.” Continue reading
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“While nearly every evangelical Protestant believes in the concept of sin, what evangelicals define as sin varies tremendously from one person to the next.”
This conclusion was reached by a recent report titled “What is Sin? Evangelical Beliefs and Behaviors” by Infinity Concepts and Grey Matter Research.
The survey asked, 1,039 Evangelicals to answer “yes” or “no” regarding 26 behaviors as to whether or not they considered them sinful. Continue reading
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The 18th century German composer George Frederick Handel is best known in the Western world for The Messiah which includes the majestic Hallelujah Chorus.
However, what is not widely known is that Handel composed this amazing musical in approximately three weeks. Plus he was experiencing several personal challenges. The Messiah was written at a time when Handel’s eyesight was failing. Not only that he was facing the possibility of imprisonment due to outstanding debts. Yet, he persisted. Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hill, Florida
Where we live in Citrus Country, about 150 miles North of Sarasota and 75 miles North of Tampa, you would never know that our coast has experienced two major hurricanes, both with devastating yet different affects, within the past two weeks. It’s a reminder that it’s easy to be oblivious to the needs, problems, and challenges of others when you’re living in the sunshine. However, TV, the internet, and social media portray all too well the destruction and accompanying suffering that others are enduring.
Our posts this week have offered our perspective as we have faced the storm, as well as encouragement for us to seek and seize opportunities to do good and serve those who need help the most. Continue reading
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