Category Archives: Scripture

Hope – finding abundance in lacking

Posted on April 10, 2018 by jim

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 →

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“Jesus wouldn’t help people in need?” What Jesus are you talking about?

Posted on January 27, 2018 by jim

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 →

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Being intentional and being still

Posted on January 13, 2018 by jim

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 →

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Stress

Posted on November 28, 2017 by jim

Life is stressful. The news is stressful. All forms of social media are stressful. Finances, college funds, finding a new job, car repairs, relationships, family — the list goes on and on. Internal issues like fear and insecurity can create … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday

Posted on April 9, 2017 by jim

Matthew 21:1-11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with … Continue reading →

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Why Christians should oppose banning anyone

Posted on February 4, 2017 by jim

Because the Bible says discriminating is wrong. Scripture says favoritism is wrong. For example: “My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold … Continue reading →

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Division

Posted on January 28, 2017 by jim
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“Both Heaven and Hell”

Posted on May 22, 2016 by jim

(Another in my series chronicling my possible return to vocational ministry.) There’s a church nearby seeking a minister. In the search description, they’re looking for someone who: “Preaches a balance approach to salvation – both Heaven and Hell – it’s … Continue reading →

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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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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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Brussels

Posted on March 22, 2016 by jim
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You will do well to be attentive

Posted on February 14, 2016 by jim
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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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