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Every Morning (M-F): Today’s Thought – a 3-minute read about spirituality and life, meant to be prayed about, commented on and shared with others.

 

Becoming the Church, Part 3

In the Gospel of Matthew, the end of the 25th chapter, Jesus does something shocking – He sends people who believe in Him to hell. It is a metaphorical story…
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Becoming the Church, Part 2

As Jesus stood before Pilate, Pilate asked if He was a king. Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers…
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Becoming the Church

Some conversations stay with me forever. This one happened almost 40 years ago in the county I grew up in. Pastor Paul served the Congers United Methodist Church; he was…
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Free Speech vs. Hate Speech

I read this morning that almost 1,200 international students and recent graduates have been identified for deportation by the State Department. There are a lot of accusations being tossed around,…
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When Your Baseline is Love

Last Friday I wrote “When Your Baseline is Hate”, looking at the danger of lives focused on bigotry, cruelty, and greed. As we enter Holy Week, I want to consider…
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When Your Baseline is Hate

I have known a lot of really good people over the years. I have also known even more mostly good people. I have also known a few really bad people.…
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What Isn’t the Church?

I know – an awkward title – but I wanted it to fit with yesterday’s thought. Maybe this should say, What Shouldn’t the Church be? We all probably have ideas…
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What is the Church?

I have heard this comment made many times recently, and it has really made me stop and think. Consider this: almost every church that is mentioned in the New Testament…
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Jesus Loved People More Than Scripture

As I often say, I love the Bible; in fact, I love reading all kinds of Holy Scripture. The Bible is the beginning of faith formation and should be taken…
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Banning Books

A couple of years ago our church, in conjunction with Albright College, hosted PRRI founder and author Dr. Robert Jones (Robbie to his friends). His presentations were thorough and provocative…
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Becoming the Church, Part 2

As Jesus stood before Pilate, Pilate asked if He was a king. Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not from this…

Becoming the Church

Some conversations stay with me forever. This one happened almost 40 years ago in the county I grew up in.…

Free Speech vs. Hate Speech

I read this morning that almost 1,200 international students and recent graduates have been identified for deportation by the State…

When Your Baseline is Love

Last Friday I wrote “When Your Baseline is Hate”, looking at the danger of lives focused on bigotry, cruelty, and…

When Your Baseline is Hate

I have known a lot of really good people over the years. I have also known even more mostly good…

What Isn’t the Church?

I know – an awkward title – but I wanted it to fit with yesterday’s thought. Maybe this should say,…

What is the Church?

I have heard this comment made many times recently, and it has really made me stop and think. Consider this:…

Jesus Loved People More Than Scripture

As I often say, I love the Bible; in fact, I love reading all kinds of Holy Scripture. The Bible…

Banning Books

A couple of years ago our church, in conjunction with Albright College, hosted PRRI founder and author Dr. Robert Jones…

When Misogyny is Your God, Part 2

As I wrote yesterday, I love reading, thinking about, studying, and discussing the Bible. That doesn’t mean I love all…

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