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The “Divorce Sacrament” (next installment)
On another site, a while ago so I don’t have the link, somebody was saying that a couple was getting married and one of them had been divorced – she was having a problem with that because there was no … Continue reading
The Sacrament of Divorce?!?!?
I was listening to Issues, etc. (podcast from last week) and the guest (a very regular guest) Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse reacted in horror when host Todd Wilken talked about the Episcopal Church having a ceremony to “celebrate” divorce. One … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Issues, divorce and remarriage
Tagged Christianity, divorce and remarriage
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Love Lasts Forever
I don’t like this bumper sticker. Not because I’m opposed to love… This bumper sticker comes to us from Mars Hill, courtesy of Rob Bell. The number of these things that I see on the road is an indication of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Issues, Christianity
Tagged Christianity, Love, Mars Hill, Rob Bell
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Thoughtless…Ray Ortland
“All should be forgiven, and the thoughtless especially.” Leo Tolstoy, Where Love Is (New York, 1915), page 20. The Lord taught us to forgive at two levels. Deep in our hearts, forgiveness is unconditional, since God has forgiven us: “Forgive … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Issues, Christianity, From Christian Blogs
Tagged Christianity, forgiveness, Ray Ortland
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The Language of Salvation…
the more I get into it, the less I’m sure it matters how we say it. Gospel: Good News. The power of salvation for those who believe. (update 1) I found this: “Ten reasons NOT to ask Jesus into your … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Issues
Tagged Belief, Christianity, Conversion, Day Of Judgment, Gospel News, Hard Time, Heart Problem, Hearts, Jesus, Mom, Reason Number, Repentance, Sake, Savior, Scary, Sinner S Prayer
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White Horse Inn – the Narcissism Epidemic
Listening now… But first! On my way home from my sister’s house…I followed the sign: Yes…this is the “White Horse Inn” Now…the show. (indented parts are what I took from the show, the left justified are my thoughts) “this” generation … Continue reading
Even is even
As I knit, I’ve been knitting socks, I’ve been using a variety of patterns. After browsing patterns (mostly looking at pictures, I can sort out the patterns later) I noticed that they mostly follow the same basic structure. Cast on … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Issues, Christianity, Crafting, Politics
Tagged EVEN IS, forgiveness, knitting, Life, Politics, Sarah Palin
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The Two Kingdoms
On “The Two Kingdoms”: The first is the earthly kingdom (in which Calvin includes government, household management, all mechanical skills, and the liberal arts) exists and we exist in it. The heavenly kingdom (the knowledge of God and of his … Continue reading
“Our Work Is Not Done”
“These are the two things I want you, please, to remember – abortion is a blessing and our work is not done. Let me hear you say it: abortion is a blessing and our work is not done. Abortion is … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Issues
Tagged abortion, Church Leadership, Convenience, Pro Abortion, Tragedy
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Three Questions:
from a reader on another blog: 1. why don’t you, with all things, trust in god? 2. not knowing god’s mind, how do you know that you are not working against god’s will by working against obama’s policies? 3. you … Continue reading
Who Is John Galt…
It occurred to me, as I was reading the first chapter of “Atlas Shrugged”, that there is a similarity between the “John Galt” question and the current issue of people leaving the organized church. I read about the railroad worker … Continue reading
Florida Doctor Loses License After Botched Abortion
Fla. doctor loses license after botched abortion The board on Friday found Dr. Pierre Jean-Jacque Renelique in violation of Florida statutes by committing medical malpractice, delegating responsibility to unlicensed personnel, and failing to keep an accurate medical record. It’s not … Continue reading
“The Shack”- Forward
There is a reason that so many people are reading “The Shack” as if it were a non-fiction book. The reason? It’s written as if it’s a non-fiction book. Some quotes and comments from and about the Forward. The forward … Continue reading
“The Shack” – Initial Thoughts…
- Why is a critical (as in critical thinking) reading of this book essential? People are not reading this book as a work of fiction. As I encounter more people who have read the book, I hear more gushing over … Continue reading
Holiness and Godliness
Two pursuits, yet very similar. Jerry Bridges wrote two books, “The Pursuit of Holiness” and “The Practice of Godliness”. Holiness and Godliness are two callings of a Christian; similar, but Bridges makes a distinction. In the book on holiness, he … Continue reading
To Santa or Not to Santa?
That is the question… There was a real St. Nicholas, so it’s not like we’re making anything up. The challenge is to keep the day that we celebrate the birth of Christ – Christ centered. Which is pretty hard to … Continue reading
Thankful
I am working my way through “Prodigal God” and I am reminded that I am thankful for the “Fathers” and “neighbors” in my life. I am thankful for those who welcome me back, who rejoice at my homecoming. I am … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Issues
Tagged Christianity, Debts, forgiveness, Homecoming, Parable, Scripture, Witness To The World
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