Author Archives: jim

A Christmas Eve sermon

Posted on December 22, 2015 by jim

Much like the shepherds during the first Christmas, people around the world had their attention turned toward the heavens 47 years ago tonight, when the astronauts of Apollo 8 delivered their famous Christmas Eve broadcast from lunar orbit. In some … Continue reading →

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A Savior in A Charlie Brown Christmas

Posted on December 19, 2015 by jim

We’ve all seen A Charlie Brown Christmas, the Emmy award-winning TV program that has charmed audiences for 50 years. As Charlie Brown struggles with the commercialism of Christmas, Linus reminds him of what Christmas is all about. The Christian messages … Continue reading →

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You are beautiful

Posted on December 18, 2015 by jim
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The eighth night of Hanukkah — tonight and 84 years ago

Posted on December 13, 2015 by jim

The eighth night of Hanukkah, 84 years ago: 84 years ago, hate, vitriol and racist lies were reaching a fever pitch, sweeping across the land of my ancestors. (http://rarehistoricalphotos.com/menorah-defies-nazi-flag/) We in the United States face unabashed fascism and shameless hate … Continue reading →

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YOU can help refugees

Posted on December 13, 2015 by jim

About 10 years ago I saw Tony Campolo speak. His message included a suggestion of how we can help others. He cited the common bad idea that  “we can’t save them all.” But, he said, we could save one. A … Continue reading →

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What kind of Christianity are they teaching at Liberty University?

Posted on December 6, 2015 by jim

The Lynchburg, Virginia school asserts on its website, “Liberty University provides a world-class education with a solid Christian foundation, equipping men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential for success in every aspect of life.” Speaking about the … Continue reading →

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Go confidently in the direction of your dreams

Posted on December 5, 2015 by jim
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God made you unique

Posted on November 28, 2015 by jim
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Incivility

Posted on November 22, 2015 by jim

This week on Facebook I unfriended and blocked one of my best friends from high school. For sometime, it’s been clear we’ve grown in different directions in our lives. He can’t understand the concept of white privilege and I can’t … Continue reading →

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God wants you to grow

Posted on November 20, 2015 by jim
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Let God connect with your spirit

Posted on November 15, 2015 by jim
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A Christ-like response

Posted on November 15, 2015 by jim

There is evil in the world. There are daily reminders. Before the wounded in Paris were all transported to hospitals, good, thoughtful Christians had questions of faith. For example: “The more news that comes out about the attacks in Paris, … Continue reading →

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The Lord is near to the brokenhearted

Posted on November 14, 2015 by jim
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Be who God made you to be

Posted on November 13, 2015 by jim

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