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If My People…

This scripture has been posted, put on billboards and signboards, preached about and promoted during every crisis in recent history. But there is a problem with it! It is, of course, true. It is also relevant but there are important things about it which must be considered. Notice in the quote above that the ‘if’…
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July 16, 2024 1

How I Broke Communication Barriers to Bridge Gaps

Communication barriers are hampering all attempts at civil discourse. It is happening in society and in the church. How do we handle these barriers? What are common barriers? The primary barrier to good communication is the failure to listen. Other barriers include the desire to win the argument, refusing to change our perspective, refusing to…
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July 9, 2024 0

Truth and Justice and Righteousness: Mandatory Christian Values

There are several prominent themes in Prophecy. One of those themes is the responsibility of God’s people to carry forth truth and justice and righteousness (Jeremiah 4:2). In our culture today, these words often take on meaning that is not consistent with the biblical text so we often struggle to understand them – and, in…
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July 3, 2024 0

Grace and Peace – Essentials for Right Now

Grace and peace are gifts from God that we are to share with everyone around us. But expressions of grace and peace are lacking from the church today. We live in a time of conflict and division. Factions are publicly attacking each other. Words from the pulpit and the pew are too frequently words of…
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June 25, 2024 0