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“A” or “The” Holy Spirit?

Posted on May 17, 2013 by admin

Acts 1:1-21 I’m not going to blog about the Trinity even though this week’s text is about the Holy Spirit. It’s a foundational doctrine of the church that can’t be explained—which makes it curious why it’s foundational. Right now, questioning … Continue reading →

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Peace – Absence of Red Flags

Posted on May 2, 2013 by admin

  John 14:23-29      We have a young male cat at home that we call Teddy. He doesn’t need any catnip to enter into a new dimension of existence. He’s here one minute, and flipping out the next. We’re pretty … Continue reading →

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Free ebooks on April 29 & 30

Posted on April 29, 2013 by admin

  Today and Tuesday, April 29 & 30, three of my ebooks will be available for FREE download to any ereader or computer that has a Kindle app. The links are identified below. Here’s some information that may help you … Continue reading →

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Love One Another

Posted on April 24, 2013 by admin

  John 13:31-35 Love one another.  When Jesus gave this “new” command to his disciples, it really wasn’t a NEW command.  The Greek word for “new” doesn’t mean this is a different command.  It means a qualitatively better commandment – … Continue reading →

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Shepherd of Goodness

Posted on April 18, 2013 by admin

  John 10:22-30 The bombing at the Boston Marathon on Monday was horrific, perpetrated by a person or persons who were evil. That’s widely accepted as truth by people who encourage peace. In my recent ebook, Be the Light: Overcoming … Continue reading →

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Is the Bible a Myth?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by admin

  This is my contribution to a blogchain that invites bloggers to weigh in on a monthly topic for discussion. This month’s topic asks the question: WHAT IF some or all of the Bible narrative is not necessarily true history, but … Continue reading →

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5 Easy Steps to Peace in Your Lifetime

Posted on March 21, 2013 by admin

  1.  Turn off the #!*@(#!  news. It’s biased, opinionated, negative, and keeps you perpetually angry. The media giants are in the business of making money, not truthtelling,. They steal your security and keep you coming back by stoking your fears. It’s your … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Evil with Education

Posted on March 19, 2013 by admin

  Matt. 15:19      When I was researching material for my second book, In Living Color: The Lord’s Prayer, I was introduced to a new way of understanding evil. The seventh petition of the prayer Jesus taught his disciples seeks … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are Those Who Anoint the Feet of Jesus

Posted on March 16, 2013 by admin

  John 12:1-8 You can tell a lot about a person just by the state of his or her hair. You can tell how people are feeling, how they are feeling about themselves, whether they got up in time to … Continue reading →

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WWJD about Gun Control?

Posted on March 11, 2013 by admin

  Luke 22:36-38 I talked to Jesus this morning about gun control. I told him I have a twelve gauge shotgun and a .22 rifle, both for hunting, which I haven’t used for at least ten years. I keep them … Continue reading →

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