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Bible Note #59: The Delight of Feasting on God’s Presence

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“Take delight in the Lord,    and he will give you the desires of your heart.”  Psalm 37:4 (NIV) The idea of “taking delight” or pleasure in the Lord is one that we modern Western Christians have a tendency to spiritualize in a way that, I think, David and ancient Israelites did not.  We want this … Continue reading Bible Note #59: The Delight of Feasting on God’s Presence

Quote of Note #190: Racism and Division in the Church

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"The Church must speak out with one voice against bigotry and racism. We have been too quiet. The time is now. A platform has been placed in front of us and we must speak with clarity and truth. We've made a mess of things, but there is a way forward. It will require us to … Continue reading Quote of Note #190: Racism and Division in the Church

Quote of Note #187/Prayer Note #66: A National Prayer

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"O God, who art the Ruler and Judge of all nations, look mercifully on our land. Sanctify all that is rich and noble in our traditions. Grant that our ideals and aspirations may be in accordance with thy will. Take away pride and false pretense from our midst; give us humility in our relations with … Continue reading Quote of Note #187/Prayer Note #66: A National Prayer

Pastor Note #136: Cable News Networks Are Evil

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What follows will read like a rant.  I’m sorry about that.  Try not to traffic in rants.  So, let me ask that you take it as a plea—a plea from the heart of a pastor who is concerned for your spiritual well-being. If you watch more than an hour or so of some 24-hour cable … Continue reading Pastor Note #136: Cable News Networks Are Evil

Quote of Note #171: Jesus Prays our Prayers

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"God is the Father of Jesus Christ, and that man Jesus Christ has prayed, and he is praying still. Such is the foundation of our prayer in Jesus Christ. It is as if God himself has pledged to answer our request because all our prayers are summed up in Jesus Christ; God cannot fail to … Continue reading Quote of Note #171: Jesus Prays our Prayers

Prayer Note #64: Anger and the Fruit of God’s Spirit

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God, my Father, as I look around me,as I see the newsand read my social media feed,anger wells up in me.I am offended by what I see.This world is not as it should be.In my anger, I want to lash out.In my offense, I want to call downfire from heaven.Then, I find in your wordthat … Continue reading Prayer Note #64: Anger and the Fruit of God’s Spirit

Pastor Note #125: A Maundy Thursday Devotional

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Introduction:Today, the Thursday before Easter is traditionally called Maundy Thursday.  This is pretty much the only context in which the word “maundy” is used in English.  So, what does the word mean?  Well, it comes from the Latin word “mandatum” which means “command.”  This Thursday is called Maundy Thursday because we are meant to remember … Continue reading Pastor Note #125: A Maundy Thursday Devotional

Prayer Note #63: Only in Jesus

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photo by GAC So much of the time, Lord, I am utterly absurd and ridiculous in my own eyes.  I don’t see myself as other people see me.  I see what is unseen by others.  I see what goes on in my mind.  I see what I do when no one else is watching.  I … Continue reading Prayer Note #63: Only in Jesus

Prayer Note #62/Quote of Note #156: Made for God

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"Almighty God, you have made us for yourself, and our hearts are restless till they find their rest in you. Teach us to offer ourselves to your service, that here we may have your peace, and in the world to come may see you face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen." The Alternative … Continue reading Prayer Note #62/Quote of Note #156: Made for God