One of the characteristics of the modern world is multiculturalism. The ease we have with travel allows people to move far from their homeland to forge a life in a new place. We all observe these communities within communities. It is interesting to see how they form and the place they provide for people not […]
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It seems like every milestone birthday brings about a series of very complicated emotions. There is the “oh no, I am getting old and almost dead” panic. And, I remember the “oh no, now I have to be and adult” worry. I clearly did not take this to heart. But, increasingly new milestones in age
How many of you have a spiritual pedigree? We all do, don’t we. We come from different backgrounds with different traditions. Sometimes, we are quite proud of our tradition and the speed at which we were able to check off a spiritual checklist. I know, some of you are thinking, “I am not one of
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Any other grumblers out there? What is it about grumbling that God hates so much? The Israelites grumbled in the desert and He sent snakes to bite them. Yes, snakes. How much worse can the punishment be? Snakes everywhere. Philippians 2:14-15 (ESV) 14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing, 15 that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without
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I once heard a definition of the difference between obedience and submission. A child is obedient if he/she obeys you when in your presence. A child is submitted if he/she obeys you when you are absent. Which describes you? Philippians 2:12-13 (ESV) 12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence
