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Monthly Archives: June 2011
So What’s He Waiting For?
“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him…” (Luke 15:20b NIV) The father’s arms cross. His face reddens. His foot taps out an impatient tune. His scowl lines harden into deep furrows as you approach. … Continue reading
When’s a Hug More Than a Hug?
“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him” (Luke 15:20b NIV). On March 24th, … Continue reading
Can We Go Back Home Again or Not?
“So he got up and went to his father” (Luke 15:20 NIV). I hate being wrong. Don’t you? I hate having to apologize. Just ask my wife (although I’d prefer you not). I don’t think it’s just a man thing … Continue reading
What Happens in a Distant Country?
After he had gone through all his money, there was a bad famine all through that country and he began to hurt. He signed on with a citizen there who assigned him to his fields to slop the pigs. He … Continue reading
What Happens in a Distant Country?
After he had gone through all his money, there was a bad famine all through that country and he began to hurt. He signed on with a citizen there who assigned him to his fields to slop the pigs. He … Continue reading
Where Can We Run and Be Safe?
“Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living” (Luke 15:13, NIV). Where does a person run to when he or she runs … Continue reading
Faith Without Reason? I Don’t Think So
Original sin, eternal damnation, tortured souls, predestination—each of these is an idea or issue that has flamed into controversy over the centuries. How can a person believe in a loving God who sends people to hell? Why do Christians believe … Continue reading
Warning Labels
On a gorgeous Friday morning, my friend Ken and I pedaled up and down the hills around our county. Our first ride together offered two hours of conversation. Of course, a lot of the talk went something like this. “You…go…on…ahead. … Continue reading
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Tagged conservative vs. liberal, homosexuality, labelling people, labels
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2 Examples of What I’m Not
“You have the right to remain silent.” Hearing those words directed toward you tends to bring an unexpected gravity to life. I knew I just might be in serious trouble and the day, as bad as it had already been, … Continue reading
4 Lessons I Learned from “Heaven Is For Real”
From time to time, I want to connect you with some good reading that relates to the ONE, HOME, and the JOURNEY. In my initial attempt, I offer you my take on the bestseller Heaven Is For Real by Todd … Continue reading
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Tagged afterlife, book review, Colton Burpo, death, Grief, heaven, Heaven Is For Real, Same Kind of Different As Me, Todd Burpo
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A Curious Band of Others 