I had the privilege of speaking at a local Remembrance Day service this year. It was a privilege but also a challenge. As a Christian pastor, having the opportunity to speak to such a large audience is also an opportunity to share the good news of Jesus. No doubt there were many present who were …
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A House Divided?
Not very long ago, something occurred to me while reading one of Paul’s epistles in the New Testament. As was the custom in his day, he always includes a greeting to the letter’s recipient at the outset. Here are a few examples: To the church of God at Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, …
Christ First
This week's Scripture of the week is Colossians 1:15-20. Here it is again: He is the image of the invisible God,the firstborn over all creation.For everything was created by him,in heaven and on earth,the visible and the invisible,whether thrones or dominionsor rulers or authorities—all things have been created through him and for him.He is before …
“Dwell on these things”
Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral …
What is a Human Being? Part 3
"To err is human," or so the saying goes. When someone gives into temptation or makes a mistake of some kind, such a person will often say, "Well, I'm only human after all!" In other words, when we think of what it means to be a human being, usually we include all the ways in …
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