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Lenten Journey March 20 “The Good Shepherd”

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

We’ve heard of Jesus referred to as a shepherd.  There are countless sermons and illustrations about the nature of sheep (us) in contrast to the nature of the shepherd (Jesus).  I’ve heard some preachers take the metaphor so far as … Continue reading →

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Sin as a Response to Pain

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

Today was a fairly normal day for me… with one particularly abnormal event.  I went to a town about 60 miles from where I live to pre-site some potential work sites for an upcoming junior high missions camp I’m directing. … Continue reading →

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Hatfields and McCoys-a Faith-Based Look

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

I’m excited that tonight is the third and final installment of History Channel’s mini-series “Hatfields and McCoys.”  My wife and I decided to watch it simply because we saw the commercials and it looked to be very well-done and worth … Continue reading →

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Lenten Journey-Day 38

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Well, our Lenten Journey is in the home stretch.  We’ve made it to Holy Week.  The gospel accounts of this week are riveting as we see the daily chronicles of the Master’s last hours on earth.  But one of today’s … Continue reading →

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Lenten Journey-Day 33

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Today’s text is, in my opinion, one of the most difficult forms of New Testament writing to interpret.  Jesus, the great Teacher and the Truth personified, is using hyperbole…or is he?  Hyperbole is intentional exaggeration that is not meant to … Continue reading →

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