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Going Deeper – Pray, Seek, and Turn (II Chronicles 7:14)
In Eat this Book, Eugene Peterson teaches us to chew on a passage of scripture, digest it, and put it to use in practical ways. Our Christian fathers and mothers called this process Lectio Divina. In this passage, we are reminded that when … Continue reading
Posted in Going Deeper with God
Tagged 7: 14, Born Again, building a relationship with God, Chuck Colson, God's grace, II Chron
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To Act Justly – We will Protest
The Ten Commitments of Resistance in the Trump Era by Wallis, editor of the social justice journal Sojourners, was written to help Christians deal positively with the election of Donald Trump and the principles of his presidency. No matter whatever your … Continue reading
From the Jury Box to the Witness Stand
“Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere Go, tell it on the mountain, That Jesus Christ is born.” During a recent Advent sermon, my pastor placed the well-known Scripture John 1:1-9 in the … Continue reading
Posted in Living as Apprentices
Tagged Chuck Colson, Go Tell it on the Mountain, John Wesley Work, Jr., Prison Fellowship
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The Care and Feeding of a Political Junkie
We were just finishing lunch. I picked up my copy of Bloomberg Businessweek from my seat. My friend said, “Is that yours?” I nodded. She said, “I knew it! Who else would be reading a magazine like that but a … Continue reading
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Tagged C.S. Lewis, Chuck Colson, Dallas Willard, elections, political junkie
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