A Bible class teacher was presenting the lesson to a children’s class about Jesus’ parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector who “went up to the Temple to pray.”
The Pharisees said, “God, I thank You that I am not like other men.” He then began to recite the sins he didn’t commit. Extortion. Adultery. And injustice. He even cited the Tax Collector saying, “Thank God, I’m not like him.” Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills
Hope you all enjoy a special time on this Memorial Day weekend. Whether you’re traveling, visiting friends, or relaxing at home, take a moment to reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day, what it represents, and the legacy we’ve been bequeathed by those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Continue reading
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We have published almost 100 editions of “facebook Friday,” This may be the shortest one yet. It’s from the page of Mindful Christianity.
However, if you are experiencing some difficult challenges in your life, these short, simple, impactful statements may make a big difference. Continue reading
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The Barna Group recently published a report revealing that most Americans reject the idea of absolute moral truth.
A survey by The Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University released its results in their latest installment describing the world view of both Christians and non-Christians. Continue reading
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One morning, as Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, a group of scribes and Pharisees dragged a woman before Him. They said she had been caught in the very act of adultery.
According to the Law of Moses, they reminded Jesus, such a woman should be stoned. “What do you say?” they asked, hoping to trap Him into saying something they could use against Him. Continue reading
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“Will you bless the food?” is a request I have received many times over the years when visiting in someone’s home or at a pot luck dinner.
At times, more so in past years, the one presiding at the communion service will ask someone to “bless the bread,” or “bless the fruit of the vine.”
But have you ever heard someone say, “Will you bless the Lord?” Continue reading
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In Christian literature, numerous authors and religious thinkers have compared spiritual passion to the components of a fire. Samuel Ward called it “The Holy Fire of Zeal.”
Discussing the need for spiritual fervor, Liam Thatcher uses the imagery in “Living Sacrifice: Fire and Fuel.” Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, Florida
Hope you all have had a good week. For us, its been a whirlwind of activity since returning from our trip to Indiana and Tennessee, So much so, that I was unable to post a blog on Thursday.
Today’s post is a recap of the past week’s posts. It’s a good way to catch up in case you’ve missed one. Also there is a bonus post from 13 years ago today. Continue reading
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The religious world and the news media have been absorbed and captivated with the news of Robert Prevost, a Chicago native, having been named the new Pope of the Catholic Church. He has taken on the title of Pope Leo XIV and is now the first American born Pope of the Catholic Church.
My friend and preaching colleague, Kent Heaton, publishes a blog, The Heaton File. Kent recently posted on his facebook page a link to his blog which offers some interesting insights into the Catholic doctrine and tradition of “Papal Succession” as it relates to Biblical teaching. Continue reading
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There’s an old quote by the prolific author anonymous that captures the heartbreak of a relationship that never came to be.
“We were almost in love, almost forever, almost happy. Almost.”
Almost. “It’s a sad word, isn’t it? In a way, it’s a promise that never got made.” Indeed. As Beau Taplin opined, “It is the ‘almosts’ that break your heart.” Continue reading
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