Thy Neighbor’s Dog
In an honest bit of self-awareness, a man consumed with a constant level of anxiety confronts his struggle head-on during a life-changing moment of clarity. He explains: “I used to […]
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One by One
Theologian G.K. Chesterton asks us to consider how God might have created daisies. Did He create them all at once with one swoop of His mighty hand? Or did He
A Ducky and a Horsey?
One spring day, a gardener showed his neighbor a packet of seeds he had just purchased. The seed envelope pictured a beautiful array of exotic flowers. “I’m hoping this will
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If the Yoke Fits, Wear It!
Let me begin with the words of a Saint: “No one heals himself by wounding another.” -1 Echoing these words is a simple allegory about three men who set out
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Children’s Sunday Sermons June 2020
Children’s Sunday Sermon June 7, 2020 Good morning boys and girls. Today we are going to talk about the word “Salvation.” Maybe you have heard people talking about being ‘saved.’
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Can We Count You In?
At one of the “Special Olympics” events held in Seattle, nine contestants, all disabled in some way, lined up for the start of the one hundred-yard-dash. At the sound of
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When Nobody’s Cheering
Recently, a behavioral health counselor posted an urgent public service announcement on his Facebook page. You see, this man knows a thing or two about the challenges of addiction, mental
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Let’s Eat!
There is a remarkable book that begins with a heartbreaking true story. The author recounts the sudden and tragic death of her brother-in-law, perishing in a freak train accident. And
Are You Finished?
The works of the French philosopher Jean Paul Sartre are still popular today because the author expresses so well a prevailing mood of our time. He is extremely pessimistic about
Breathe It In
There are two possible answers to the question of life’s meaning and purpose. The first, a grim description in Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” for whom life was … A tale told by
Claim the Name!
In Biblical times, peoples’ attitudes toward names and titles were steeped in meaning. For example, in invoking the Name of God, the pious Jews used the word “Yahweh,” which, standing
Let it Speak in Your Heart
In today’s Gospel Lesson, Jesus gives the disciples the promise of a great gift to come. It is the last night of Jesus’ life and He is with the disciples
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The Interest is Astronomical
In Greek and Cypriot culture, “Worry beads,” also called Kompoloi, are strings of beads manipulated with one’s hands to pass the time. Among the traditional uses, the beads serve as
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He’s Betting on You!
A famous comedian-1 once observed, “Horse sense is the good judgment that keeps horses from betting on people.” Of course, “horse sense” is just another term for good old fashioned,
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Never Count the Cost!
In 1872, a great demonstration was held in New Castle, Scotland. Crowds had gathered to give tribute to a man who had been born exactly 100 years before. His name
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Show Me!
Some sportswriters dubbed the 1985 world series as the “Show Me” series. The two teams — the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals — both were from Missouri,
A Banner Day!
The famous German play, “Faust,” was inspired by a sixteenth-century magician who claimed to be in league with the devil. In one version of the legend, Faust sells his soul
The Gospel Truth
There is an old story about a rich man who had acquired his wealth through a series of questionable business deals. He decided to enter politics and run for public
No Greater Story
Jesus’ cry, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” is one of the most poignant moments in the gospels, or in any work of ancient literature. It is
Children’s Sunday Sermons March 2020
Children’s Sunday Sermon March 1, 2020 Good morning boys and girls. In the old “Bugs Bunny” cartoons, “Daffy Duck” often tries to trick Bugs into going someplace or doing something
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