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Christian Flashcards: Can You Find the Pharisee?
People these days seem to imagine that Jesus would be laid back and cool. We appropriate a twisted version of grace that says Jesus came to say “It’s okay, man. You’re fine. I love you. Follow me and don’t change a thing about you.” Because of this, we’re drawn to the preacher with skinny jeans, …[ read more ]
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When We Gaze into the Wrong Mirrors
I’ve been looking in all the wrong mirrors, but I’m done now. Mirrors can deceive. Stores install trick mirrors designed to make clothing appear more flattering. Carnivals line the walls of their fun-houses with warped mirrors that distort our perception. Magicians use mirrors carefully angled to create illusions that mystify and delude the audience. Cracked …[ read more ]
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The Precise Moment the Battle Turned (Flashover Fiction)
An army of men and women, old and young, stood on a battlefield crying out to God. “Help us, O Lord!” they cried. “The battle is fierce and many are falling all around. Do you see our suffering? Send us help!” A battalion of prophets and teachers walked throughout the battlefield. “What are you all …[ read more ]
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No Business Blessing the Business of Death
Some actions are wrong – absolutely wrong. It’s wrong to hail the discovery of “life” on Mars as we celebrate the destruction of human life in the womb. It’s wrong to decry cruelty to pets or the hunting of wild animals and yet stand on the steps of an establishment devoted to ending human life …[ read more ]
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Eat, Pray, Give Me a Break! (The Christmas Blog)
Very few movies I watch aggravate me as much as last night’s viewing of “Eat, Pray, Love.” At one point, my daughter cautioned me that she would turn it off if I couldn’t just be quiet and watch. I know it’s supposed to be about this one woman’s romantic and courageous exploration of herself and …[ read more ]