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The Mathematics of Sin

By Skip Moen, Ph.D. | Feb 9, 2009

I remember those days in high school when the “new math” was introduced.  We carried around brown paper covered texts full of strange language, believing we were on the verge of enlightenment.  Most of the time we were just confused.  All of the familiar ways of handling problems with numbers were displaced, inappropriate.  The old…

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COUNTING

By Skip Moen, Ph.D. | Feb 8, 2009

  “Count it all joy when”   James 1:2   This Sunday I will share my story with the congregation of my church.  Since my wife and I are new members, few people know much about my life with God.  I realize that many of you who receive Today’s Word probably don’t know much about me…

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Dis-Appointed

By Skip Moen, Ph.D. | Feb 8, 2009

“You know, it’s really disappointing.” Yes, I knew exactly what he meant. He was commenting on the fact that a few days earlier the house that he thought finally sold, through what seemed like a direct intervention of God’s grace, suddenly fell apart. The deal was off. No explanation, just disappointment. “If God knew that…

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Making It Real

By Skip Moen, Ph.D. | Feb 8, 2009

Reflections from a few years ago Yesterday I lost my job. It doesn’t really matter that I lost it because the ministry ran out of funds. The reality is still the same. No income. The bills don’t stop just because the ministry ended. But the confidence that I had for the last year and a…

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Ethical Authority: It’s not Legislation

By Skip Moen, Ph.D. | Feb 8, 2009

Why should I act ethically? After all, if I can get away with a few short cuts here and there, my unethical behavior will serve me well. I will gain advantage over others. I may speed up the accumulation of power or wealth. So, why not? Apparently many others are stepping across the line. Why…

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