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Old Tweets Never Die …
… They just end up on my blog. Some quotes that tugged at me … · "I may have become a Christian were it not for the Christians." –Mahatma Gandhi · "To say your fate is not tied to… Continue reading
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God with Us by Jeff Neuman-Lee
Jeff is an old friend from Fremont days when we pastored in the same neighborhood and worked together with some others to form the Tri City Homeless Coalition (Now Abode Services). Even before he was a published author, Jeff challenged… Continue reading
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Obama chooses worship over spectacle
Obama chooses worship over spectacle. It is always difficult for a public figure to slip into a service and participate as one worshiper among many. It is much more so true for a President, especially given the security entourage that… Continue reading
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Three Questions
Jesus inserts a probe into the deep places of our hearts whenever he asks searching questions. Even the most practical interrogatives cause a pause that is sharp enough to penetrate our motives, thoughts, and fears. Continue reading
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Most Recent Tweets
RT @workshopstogo: "We must always have old memories and young hopes." Arsene Houssaye "Every man is a volume, if you will know how to read him." William Ellery Channing "Noble ancestry makes a poor dish at table." Italian Proverb "There… Continue reading
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Tweets on Dad for Father’s Day
Tom Sims Dad taught respect. We don't give it because people earn it, but because of who we are & who God made them to be. Tom Sims Dad taught be to be honest and to work hard and that… Continue reading
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Sick of Christians?
The pot is being stirred and there is a lot of spillage. The church is struggling with its identity in a rapidly changing world. Everyone, inside and outside, has an opinion – maybe more than one. Sometimes we are fighting… Continue reading
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SMILE
SMILE (repost) Are you a novice to the habit of smiling. I will suggest a begining exercise that may help. Not only will you feel better, but it pays well too. S – Stretch your cheeks as far as they… Continue reading
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Inspired by an Old Classmate Experiencing Strange Weather
So, what is with the weather? I hear about "systems" and other factors that are producing "in-climate" conditions around the country. Is there a connection meteorology and geopolitical economics? Probably not. It is just a gentle reminder that we control… Continue reading
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Give Up or Get Up
It was not my best day ever. I have to be honest. Otherwise, I have nothing of value to say. Yet, who am I to say anything about a day? I have experienced, exercised, and exorcised most possible negative emotions.… Continue reading
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