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“And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”—Genesis 1:12, KJV Joyce Kilmer was born in 1886 and made his name as a journalist and poet. His poetry lifts up faith…
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James H. Cone, widely regarded as the father of Black liberation theology, taught us that theology does not begin and end in the classroom. It is not merely an academic exercise or a collection of abstract ideas about God. Theology arises from life. It takes root in human existence—in suffering, struggle, hope, and the daily…
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“Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man is seated on the throne of his glory…”— Matthew 19:28, NRSVue I have been getting renewal notices lately. Subscriptions need to be renewed. Memberships need to be renewed. Organizations conduct annual, semiannual, or monthly renewals. Sometimes the renewal price goes…
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Jesus is inviting us into a process of being taught by God. He uses the metaphor of eating bread. Study digestion. Eating seems simple on the surface, but it is really very complex process. culminating in nutrition at the cellular level. Not only digestion is to be considered, but the long process of getting food…
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Psalm 140 — A Prayer for Protection Without Becoming What We Fear “I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted,and will execute justice for the needy.” — Psalm 140:12 Some people seem unable to rest unless they are stirring something up. Their words are sharp. Their criticism is constant. Their conflict…
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Who is in charge of knowing stuff in your life? Experts—and now AI—can help us find facts, organize ideas, and ask better questions. But there’s a difference between consulting expertise and surrendering responsibility. Consult widely. Use the tools. Do your own knowing. https://medium.com/@tomsims/who-is-in-charge-of-knowing-stuff-in-your-life-233810b77992?sk=efe052f670f6e7ccef021b6fa5485f9f #CriticalThinking #AI #Discernment #DoYourOwnKnowing
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“And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem they sought the Levites out of all their places, to bring them to Jerusalem, to keep the dedication with gladness, both with thanksgivings, and with singing, with cymbals, psalteries, and with harps.”—Nehemiah 12:27 God seeks worshippers. Jesus said so to the woman at the well. Nehemiah…
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The Pharisees ask what the law permits a man to do. Jesus redirects them toward what God intends. As you read this sermnon preview, ask yourself thes questions honestly: 1. Who might I consider disposable? That question needs t go deeper: Can I put that person of those people aside in my thining, planning, or…
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Somewhere between the Protestant knee-jerk reaction—“Roman Catholics make too much of Mary”—and the legitimate Catholic response—“Protestants do not make enough of her”—there is a biblical place for thoughtful reflection. Today is the Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin, Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Mary was truly a saint—perhaps the first Christian saint and, in…
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