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Category Archives: Faith
A father’s love
In a question and answer session with children this week, Pope Francis was addressed by a little boy overcome with emotion. Francis beckoned the child forward, and on camera and in public, listened to the child’s story privately. Follow the … Continue reading
Hope – finding abundance in lacking
First Mennonite Church, Richmond, Va., has conducted a bread service the Sunday after Easter for 20 years. Five breads representing five themes are paired with five hymns. I shared this message. Tumeric Bread: Hope Mark 6:34-43 34 As he went ashore, … Continue reading
The power of positive thinking. Really.
Positive thinking seldom cures debilitating diseases. All the prayers in the world won’t regrow an amputated limb. But how you respond to situations lays the foundation for future situations. Scripture says the rain falls on the just and the unjust. … Continue reading
Posted in culture, Faith, Uncategorized
Tagged Genesis 1, Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter, the power of positive thinking
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Cultural Christians ~ when Christianity isn’t Christianity
A prominent voice in mainstream media is Cultural Christians who care more about the culture than they do about actually following the teachings of Jesus. You know who they are — sycophant, sympathetic apologists for sexist, racist bigots and patriarchal … Continue reading
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Tagged Anabaptist., Christianity, Cultural Christians, Donald Trump, Episcopal, Faith, Franklin Graham, Jerry Falwell Jr., Jesus, Methodist, Presbyterian, Reformed
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“Jesus wouldn’t help people in need?” What Jesus are you talking about?
I recently saw a comment online that said Jesus wouldn’t help people in need – that he would help people to help themselves. Just another example of the damage some so-called, self-described Christians do in the name of Jesus — … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Scripture, Uncategorized
Tagged Jesus, Jesus miracles, John 6:5-15, Luke 9:10-17, Mark 6:31-44, Matthew 14:13-21
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Being intentional and being still
We have a handmade pottery pitcher we use to water plants and add water to the fish tanks or the dog’s bowl. The unique triangle spout design allows for a steady yet controlled flow of water. But we have to … Continue reading