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Weekend Getaway or Eternal Home?
Maybe you remember the great scene from the movie “City Slickers.” Billy Crystal plays a middle aged urban dweller named “Mitch” and Jack Palance plays a gruff cowboy named “Curly.” The movie is about city guys who need some perspective … Continue reading
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Straw Hats or Crash Helmets?
I’m getting ready for our simple church expression this morning, and I’m thinking about my favorite Annie Dillard quote: “On the whole, I do not find Christians, outside of the catacombs, sufficiently sensible of conditions. Does anyone have the foggiest … Continue reading
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A Dark Night in an Olive Grove
Once again a garden becomes the backdrop for significant change in the life of mankind. In Eden, the first man’s disobedience changed the course of all who would follow him. In Gethsemane, the Son of Man’s obedience will change the … Continue reading
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Beauty in Brokenness
Our stories in this age don’t always end like fairytales with a “happily ever after.” I had a vision of a beautiful and expensive vase. It was full of color and crafted magnificently. It stood in the center of the … Continue reading
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Mystical Union With Christ
One of the most important elements in a wedding ceremony is the “charge to the congregation.” It lets everyone present know that this is a worship event blessed by Christ Himself. Here is a portion of the charge: “Dearly Beloved, … Continue reading
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