Tag: Jesus
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PARTY TRAILER?
Saturday was a glorious day here on West Sound. The weather was nice. The sun was high in the heavens and the sky was blue. The temperature was brisk, but not cold. Saturday was a dazzling gem that sparkled in springtime’s crown. The weather was something to be treasured for those of us accustomed to…
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ISAIAH 53 ON GOOD FRIDAY
ISAIAH 53, RSV, With Comment. Who has believed what we have heard? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? Very few have believed, but not the ones you might think. It is the paradox of worldwide Christian movement. For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a…
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FRUITOPIA ON STICKS
Let me start by affirming: I LOVE MY SMALL GROUP! There, I got that out of my system. Our small group meets Wednesday nights. We set up a couple of tables in the sanctuary and eat, pray and love. No, really. We eat for the first half hour, then we have a lesson, and then…
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WHY DO THEY CALL IT A FAST WHEN IT GOES SO SLOW?
Like a lot of Christ-followers, I started my Lenten fasting on Wednesday (Ash Wednesday). Lent is the 40 non-Sunday days before Easter. In some non-traditional circles it is simply called “40-days of prayer and fasting.” Fasting is something I’ve studied for years. If you didn’t start your fast on Wednesday, you can still start one. …