The decision by the Supreme Court to determine that same-sex marriage is legal in all of the United States has created quite a stir. The LGBT community and their supporters are excitedly proclaiming a victory along the lines of other historic civil rights victories. The religious communities believe that this…
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Christ in Christmas – God’s Salvation Gift
The things that are happening in the world around us are incredibly sad. Murders at the hands of terrorists almost daily. Pandemics sickening many. Freedoms once taken for granted at risk in the name of social improvement. And yet rather than falling on our knees and crying out to our…
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What are you waiting for?
During Jesus’ teaching ministry, he told a parable that illustrated the finality of choosing our own way rather than acknowledging the fact that only God’s redemption plan has a happy ending. (Luke 16:19-31). I wrote my own little story based on his words. ************************************************* Once upon a time there was…
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Preparing for eternity
If you’ve made the decision to put your faith in Jesus as the only way to heaven, then the fact that the world is approaching its final curtain call doesn’t have to be scary. All the ugly in the world shouldn’t make you throw your hands in the air and…
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The harvest is great…
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to…