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One of the reasons that we have such a hard time putting our faith into practice in the everyday work world is that we have never taken time to understand our own roots. We are part of a heritage that reaches back to ancient Greece; thousands of years before Christ walked the Palestine pathways. We…
Read MoreAs I left the sanctuary, I struggled with the gnawing feeling that I was missing something important. Not something that I didn’t hear in the sermon. No, what I was bothering me was something that God kept pointing to; something that was included the morning’s message about revival. Animated parishioners crowed around the coffee table. …
Read More1 Peter 5:7 One of the wonders of the Bible is that in spite of multiple writers, various historical periods and different cultural backgrounds, there are only a few themes that weave in and out of every book. We can usefully picture these themes as threads woven into a great tapestry. Every thread contributes to…
Read More“In this world you have affliction” John 16:33 If you knew the whole picture, you might change your mind. Christianity as commonly presented in the Western world is a religion of reward. We hear about the blessings of being a Christian. We are exhorted to enter into the abundant life, to experience God’s gracious provision,…
Read MoreThe Talmud suggests that the definition of Man is “the creature who prays”. This idea sets the stage for understanding what prayer really is. Prayer is the defining characteristic of what it means to be human. In other words, to be truly human is to be in communication with the Creator. Men and women who…
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