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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God!

“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God!” Yes, that WAS the title of a sermon given by Jonathan Edwards in the 18th century. The title has changed over the years; the message has remained the same. You are a … Continue reading

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What is Truth?

Soren Kierkegaard said, “There are two ways to be fooled: one is to believe what isn’t so; the other is to refuse to believe what is so.” Apply this to almost anything: – The Genesis account is a scientific explanation … Continue reading

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Who Are the Followers of Jesus?…

Disciples of Jesus are not “saved” people. They are “learners” instead. Which is of course what “disciple” really means. And, what are “learners” learning? How to be followers of Jesus. Isn’t there a difference? And, isn’t following Jesus what Jesus … Continue reading

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A Van Gogh, I Am!

For many, the word salvation, enlightenment, awakening, all conjure up the idea of the arrival at or the achievement of a state of life, living, or awareness that is the reward for “doing” the right thing. You could do nothing, … Continue reading

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How to Know God

“I want to know the mind of God,” said Einstein. Me, too. But, for much of my adult life, knowing God, knowing mind, or feeling connected to something grander than myself escaped me, eluded, even evaded me. Then, one day, … Continue reading

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