Tucked into the very short letter that Paul wrote to Philemon is a phrase that might startle a follower of Jesus in our culture. When I read it and reflect upon it, I believe it is something that is missing in today’s church. Many churches, especially protestant and western churches, do not operate in a…
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There is a scene that always strikes me and reminds me of a favorite Psalm. I’ve seen it many times on my travels. You can see it on many arid plains around the world. As the barren landscape stretches before you, the grass is brown and rocky ground is plentiful. In the distance, you see…
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I’ve heard stories of Christians living under persecution having just a small fragment of scripture, perhaps a page or less, as their only Bible! This picture of a single page of the King James Version of the Bible reminds me of the reality that even a single page or a single verse is still the…
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The election was trivial and meaningless. Did I get your attention? Before I unpack that statement, please allow me to share some reflections and observations from this election season. Observations As followers of Jesus and citizens of the United States, we have the privilege of voting for our elected leaders and the obligation to pray…
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