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Category Archives: Spirituality
Fertilizer or Yeast
Late last year, I closed “Forgive the Confusion” by asking readers to stay tuned for a follow-up piece. What I did not know when I wrote that closing was how long readers would need to stay tuned. To paraphrase an … Continue reading
Posted in apologetics, Evangelism, Faith, Missions, Religion, Spirituality
Tagged Christ, church, evangelism, faith, God, Jesus, trust
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Of a Gift Unaccepted
Some years ago, the story that follows made the rounds of family and friends. Recently, the story came to my attention again, and I felt called to share. The story is a bit long, and neither its veracity nor the … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Religion, Spirituality, Testimony
Tagged crucifixion, faith, Jesus, lost sheep, sacrifice, salvation
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Sunday After Church: Public Prayer
After church on Sunday is one of my favorite times to dine out. Usually, Sunday lunch is with church friends, and many others in the restaurant will be enjoying a similar time of food and fellowship. Of course, as I … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Religion, Spirituality, Testimony
Tagged hypocrisy, hypocritical, Judgmental, public prayer, self-righteous
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Letting God?
Recently, I was moved to write a piece with the title “Speaking of Karma?” It discusses the concept of free advice is not worth what you pay for it and was targeted primarily at a secular audience. Still, there is … Continue reading
Posted in conflict resolution, Faith, Politics, Religion, sin, Spirituality, Testimony
Tagged an eye for an eye, conflict resolution, faith, God, Karma, retribution, revenge, revenge served cold, turning the other cheek
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Of Action and Prayer
I ended Of Prayer and Action rather abruptly. Some might even believe I ended it in a heavy-handed way, sort of a “my way or the highway” thought. My real purpose was to make readers think about what I said. … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Missions, Religion, Spirituality
Tagged answered prayers, Children's prayer, lords prayer, prayer, unanswered prayers
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An Old Preacher’s Sermon*
While watching a little TV one day instead of going to church, I watched a church in Atlanta honoring one of its senior pastors who had been retired many years. He was 92 at that time and I wondered why … Continue reading
Posted in Religion, Spirituality, Testimony, worship
Tagged Children's worship song, Christ, Jesus, Jesus Loves Me
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Speaking Gratefully: God is in Control
One of my little vices is listening to talk radio in the car. It allows me to keep up with the local news, the national hysteria, and the latest celebrity fund-raising gimmicks for one charity or another all at the … Continue reading
Posted in apologetics, Faith, sin, Spirituality, Testimony
Tagged God's timing, In His Time, Job, Politics, supreme court, trials and tribulations, Truth
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A Question of Leaven
The image to the right may bring mixed reactions from people of faith. Some might find it amusing, some might find it offensive, and others might find it insipid. Pilsbury might find it a violation of their trademark rights. I … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Religion, Spirituality, Testimony
Tagged evangelism, Jesus, Judaism, Messiah, sin, sinners, traditions, unleavened bread
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Of Signs and Messages: Music
Some years ago, I decided I would no longer ask God for a sign, at least about certain things. I do pray, as do many I hope, that He will reveal things to me or help me see things more … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Religion, Spirituality, Testimony, worship
Tagged Hymns, power of prayer, prayer, Signs from God, Worship in Song, Worship leaders
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