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Tag Archives: Jesus
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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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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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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When the Light Fades
In some ways, every day is like the day before. The sun rises, and the sun sets. The wind blows, or leaves hang motionless from the branches. Rain falls, or dust fills the air. Yes, in some ways every day … Continue reading
One Man’s Treasure
Ah, parables! Merriam-Webster defines a parable as follows, “a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle.” To me, biblically at least, parables are often riddles. Riddles, for the record, are defined as, “a mystifying, … Continue reading
Posted in Religion, Spirituality, Testimony
Tagged Christ, commitment, faith, God, Jesus, seeker, trust
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Survival of the Fittest?
Adherents to Darwinism believe in survival of the fittest. To be clear, when Darwin’s devotees discuss the idea of survival of the fittest, they are not saying the most physically fit creature or creatures survive. Thankfully, species survival is not … Continue reading
Of Kings and a President
When it was clear Donald Trump would be our president, I was more than a bit concerned. Specifically, I told friends, “I pray he is our David and not our Saul.” As it turns out, he is a bit of … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Politics, Religion, sin
Tagged current-events, God, Jesus, judgment, sinners, trusting God
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Trailer Hitches, Latigos, and Christ
I thought I’d heard every allegory, comparison, or simile one could imagine when it came to preaching. I’ve heard a pastor use M&Ms to make a point about generosity, and I’ve listened to a Bible study leader equate Job with … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Religion, Spirituality
Tagged Christ, faith, Jesus, religion, resurrection, sacrifice, salvation, spirituality
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Reckless Worship?
AnOldSinner is blessed to attend a church which does its best to be a true place of worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. It teaches from the Bible, ministers to the community as well as its flock, and seems, within the … Continue reading
Posted in apologetics, Faith, Religion, sin
Tagged children, Christ, Jesus, lost sheep, the ninety-nine, theology
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The Face of Jesus
“Whose Jesus?” and “Which Jesus?” discussed the questions or problems one can encounter when people see Jesus differently. In both instances, the problem, as this writer saw it, was people seeking a persona in Jesus that they could accept or … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Religion, Testimony
Tagged Christ, christian testimony, church, evangelism, faith, God, Jesus, religion, seeker, understanding
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