Author Archives: jim

God made me the way I say I am

Posted on May 21, 2016 by jim
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There is a lovely idea in the Celtic tradition

Posted on May 19, 2016 by jim
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Pentecost

Posted on May 15, 2016 by jim

“When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided … Continue reading →

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Finding a sign

Posted on May 13, 2016 by jim

For sometime, I’ve been prayerfully, seriously considering returning to vocational ministry. My wife and I have talked about it a lot. Recently I specifically prayed to the Lord to show me a sign, to let me know this is the … Continue reading →

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God is not hurried along

Posted on May 9, 2016 by jim
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Original sin

Posted on April 30, 2016 by jim

The idea of original sin really is original, it’s not in the Bible. It’s a concept conceived by Augustine of Hippo. Augustine’s original sin says that you’re born a sinner as a result of the sin of Adam and Eve. … Continue reading →

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More about the Bible

Posted on April 22, 2016 by jim

I wrote about the Bible previously. So, this is a little more about the Bible. A great deal of energy is dedicated to the Bible. A collection of writings that didn’t exist in its current form for more than the … Continue reading →

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The Bible

Posted on April 16, 2016 by jim

The Bible is a collection of 66 (or 73) different books, some history, some poetry, some songs, some letters, as well as the rules of an ancient religion . . . written over the span of 1,600 years. Problems arise … Continue reading →

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“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly”

Posted on April 7, 2016 by jim
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“We are not what we do”

Posted on April 6, 2016 by jim
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“God’s People”

Posted on April 5, 2016 by jim
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“What we need in the United States”

Posted on April 4, 2016 by jim
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“To make gentle the life of this world”

Posted on April 3, 2016 by jim

April 4 marks the 48th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr. King has been dead nine years longer than he lived. Every year, I revisit the response of Robert Kennedy in Indianapolis, Indiana, following the assassination. This … Continue reading →

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Risen – a movie review

Posted on April 2, 2016 by jim

I strongly recommend the movie Risen. According to distributor Sony Pictures Risen “follows the epic Biblical story of the resurrection, as told through the eyes of a non-believer. Clavius, a powerful Roman Military Tribune, and his aide Lucius, are tasked … Continue reading →

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