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Heroes of Faith: John Wycliffe
“The gospel alone is sufficient to rule the lives of Christians everywhere – any additional rules made to govern men’s conduct added nothing to the perfection already found in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” ~ John Wycliffe John Wycliffe should… Continue reading
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Rejoice & Pray
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Take a deep breath. Feel your lungs expand. Your shoulders rise, chest out. You are full of… Continue reading
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How many times…
“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.”… Continue reading
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Pastor? or Preacher?
Are you a Pastor, or a Preacher? That’s how the conversation began as we sat around the table. Everyone with one elbow on the table leaning to one side thinking, “Is this the guy for the job.” Some have their… Continue reading
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“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God”
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. ~ James 1:5 After finishing my formal education, I embarked on a journey. I’m… Continue reading
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“Be ye angry, and sin not.”
“Be ye angry, and sin not” ~ Ephesians 4:26 These days, it’s hard to find ways to be happy. Everyone is yelling. Folks are angry for all sorts of reasons. Our masks fog up our glasses. Every day the optimists… Continue reading
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Look for the Helpers
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” ― Fred Rogers Fred Rogers is my hero.… Continue reading
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Mothers’ & Fathers’ Day Reflection
May and June are special months for recalling our love for family. It seems that Mother’s Day is far more popular than Father’s Day. This year, I misplaced three Mother’s Day cards I purchased for some of our extended family.… Continue reading
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The Work of Worship
One afternoon at Wayne Memorial Hospital, I sat with Dr. Burkett Raper while he received treatment for his disease. He was a captive audience, and I was the chaplain on duty for the day. This was only one of many… Continue reading