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I am weary of political campaigns already, and it isn’t even February yet! Honestly, I haven’t been too interested in watching debates, because I’m old enough to realize that most of the things candidates say in debates and stump speeches … Continue reading
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Sunday Afternoon
I’m sitting in my back yard like I did so often last summer during my sabbatical just enjoying the beautiful weather and pondering things. I have the sprinkler watering a brown patch in the lawn, running the pool filter having … Continue reading
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Sabbatical +1
It has been almost exactly a year since I started my sabbatical, and nine months since I concluded it. I am back where it started: St. Andrew’s Abbey in Valyermo, at “my spot” (see picture). It seems very strange! I … Continue reading
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Proclamation Vs. Pro-Action
We Christians are truly into proclamation. It really is a part of who we are: we have a Gospel to proclaim, a story to tell, a message to deliver. Unfortunately, our “proclamation” has over-taken our “pro-action” to the point that … Continue reading
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Getting Close to Jesus
Getting close to Jesus is always a good thing. Or is it? Mark Buchanan once again opened my eyes (I’m currently reading his book, Your God is Too Safe). It all depends on one’s motive and hoped-for result. The sons … Continue reading
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Resorting to Prayer
I’ve said it myself. And afterward I always feel like such a fool, because I know better. We should all know better. We say it after all other actions have been refused or rendered impossible. You have probably said it, … Continue reading
A God Who Intervenes
Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of former Senator John Edwards, died this week after a long battle with cancer. Her story is heart-wrenching. From the sudden, tragic death of their son, Wade a few years ago, through her husband’s indiscretions, to … Continue reading
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A Fear Greater Than Silence
In my last blog, I wrote about how we are afraid of silence. But there is a fear that is even greater (for most people): the fear of solitude. I’m not talking about being alone. Solitude is not about being … Continue reading
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Why Are We Afraid of Silence?
On Tuesdays, I like to go to the library at Azusa Pacific University near my home to do some serious study in preparation for the sermon each week. I choose the library because in it I can reasonably expect there … Continue reading
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A Cancer to Community
There is a cancer more deadly to community than actual cancer is to the body. Because with this “cancer” more than just physical death can occur. This kind of cancer can destroy a church and take many souls with it. … Continue reading
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