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The Ruin of Joseph

Posted on February 22, 2015 by

Tonight, the 87th annual Academy Awards will be held in Hollywood. Expected viewership in this country will be in the tens of millions. Meanwhile, half a world away, ISIL / ISIS continues to slaughter Christians at an alarming rate. The … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 19

Posted on September 1, 2010 by

38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 12

Posted on February 26, 2010 by

10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12Rejoice and be … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 11

Posted on February 20, 2010 by

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. — Matthew 5.9 We often define peace as an absence of violence. This is not a terrible way to define peace, just an incomplete one. The Hebrews used … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 7

Posted on January 7, 2010 by

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. — Matthew 5.5 The Beatitudes operate on a counter-intuitive level. At first blush, we might wonder if Jesus has missed it on this one. The meek? Inherit the earth? I … Continue reading →

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12 Best Reads of 2009

Posted on December 22, 2009 by

I’m a little disappointed in my reading output this year. Each year, i set a goal for myself of reading one book a week. Even though I fell woefully short of 52 books (by the time I finish my current … Continue reading →

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