“He leads me beside the still waters”
How do you view God?
Several years ago USA Today published a survey that found over 31% of Americans saw God as an “Authoritarian.” They felt he was mostly angry and was ready to punish us if we didn’t shape up.
More than 24% viewed God as “distant,” and 16% saw God as “critical” and “judgmental.”
So, more than 70% held a view of God contrary to the teaching of the Bible and the thesis of this Psalm–”The Lord is my Shepherd. Continue reading
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Last week President Trump and Vice President Vance and their families attended The Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral. It’s a tradition that stretches back to 1933 and the inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The speaker at the service, Mariann Edgar Budde, identified as the “Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church” caused quite a stir with her sermon and direct appeal to the President. Continue reading
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Dan Adkins tells a story about the meeting house of a village church catching on fire.
It was after mid-night and the building was going up in flames. A large crowd had gathered. As the preacher pulled into the parking lot, seeing many in the community who had never been to church, he walked to the front of the crowd and his voice thundered. Continue reading
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Greetings from New Orleans,
Sending out this week’s recap from the French Quarter in NOLA. We’re here celebrating our DIL, April’s, 50th birthday. Continue reading
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The facebook page, Mindful Christianity, is dedicated to bring a smile to your face or offer a word of encouragement to your life.
Recently, they posted this story of two dogs. Continue reading
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In the final days of his Presidency, Joe Biden issued more pardons than any President in history, including a pardon for his son, Hunter, and many of his family members.
On his first day in office, President Trump, created some controversy as he issued pardons for most of those convicted during the January 6th riots at the Capitol four years ago.
A Presidential pardon is one of the greater powers given to our President. The pardon releases one from prison, relieves one of the consequences of the crime, and restores their rights. It’s as though they’ve never broken the law. Continue reading
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“He makes me to lie down in green pastures”
“”The strange thing about sheep is that because of their very makeup it is almost impossible fo them to be made to lie down unless four requirements are met,” wrote the East African born W. Phillip Keller in “A Shepherd Looks at the 23rd Psalm.” Continue reading
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Four years ago we published a post based on an article written by an Illinois preacher, David Diestelkamp, entitled #NotMyCaesar.
It was in response to some who would not accept Joe Biden as President and were posting #NotMyPresident.
Yesterday, with Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office, some are offering similar responses. Even before the ceremony and festivities began there was criticism, resistance, dire predictions, and derogatory comments about Trump’s second term. Sadly, by some Christians. Continue reading
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“Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark,” penned the 19th century Swiss poet and philosopher Henri-Frédéric Amiel.
Nothing worthwhile in life is achieved without passion. This is true in sports, education, business and it’s true spiritually. Our theme this year, Be Zealous: Igniting Your Spiritual Passion” is dedicated to exploring how to build, grow, and maintain our zeal for “the things of God.” Continue reading
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Greetings from Beverly Hills, FL
Today’s post is a recap of the past week’s posts with its live links. It’s an easy way to catch up in case you’ve missed one.
In addition there’s a bonus post at the end from 12 years ago. Continue reading
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