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Stop Picking on Atheists and Look Inward
What does it mean to make a heart declaration that there is no God? I get tired of the lazy tendency to explain Psalm 14:1 as a description of atheism. I am not defending atheism; I am just saying that… Continue reading
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How to Be Rigidly Flexible About Time
Let me start by saying that I only have a few minutes to compose this entry. The fact that I have any time flexibility at all is because I was rather rigid about planning my day today. Having said… Continue reading
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The Long Way Around
In a climactic episode of Dr. Who, the Doctor travels, quite literally and metaphorically to the end of the universe in a quest to find and revive his sweet friend, Clara whom he has lost to curse of death. When he… Continue reading
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Brilliant Simplicity
Forest Gump was thought by most to be a man of limited intelligence. When his drill sergeant in basic training declares him a genius, it is a moment of irony in the film. For the sergeant, it was obvious that… Continue reading
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In and Out of Control
It is "I Am In Control Day" commemorating the "mis-speak" by then Secretary of State Alexander Haig on March 30, 981 after the attempt on President Reagan's life. We we can control some things and manage others, while there are… Continue reading
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Daddy
For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. (Romans 8:15) Little Sarah was only three years old. All day long, she had been… Continue reading
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We Are Dust
We are dust. Our frame barely holds together. We are flaky and falling apart on our good days. No surprises to God. He knows our frame and dustiness. He looks down and says, "I can use that one." "I can… Continue reading
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Fearless Fear
We do not live by fear. But the complete absence of fear from our repertoire of emotions or the backdrop of our lives is foolishness. Those who respect, revere, and fear nothing are fools and understand nothing of the… Continue reading
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Make It Count
Man is like a breath. Every breath counts, but no one breath lasts forever. Though our last breath may be short and shallow, labored or easy, or long and deep, it shall be our last. We are not here… Continue reading
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Digging Deeper in an Emergency
What is emerging from this frenzied emergency? Is it focused action built upon predetermined objectives, rooted in enduring principles? Or is it reactive and mindless flailing after perceived winds of crisis? Is it urgent? If so, what is the… Continue reading