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Look and Remember

Look and Remember
And it shall be a tassel for you to look at and remember all the commandments of the Lord.  Numbers 15:39 Have you seen the commercial on being average? It says “average has a memory problem” and the man in the ad finds himself continually forgetting to exercise. Makes me laugh, maybe because I can…
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Progress?

Progress?
There is a worldview that says man is progressing – not just technologically, but evolving into a better person. The argument is, that if we just get the obstacles out of the way, we can eliminate all kinds of evil. But I see little difference between the news pages of today and turning the Bible pages…
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Pentecost People

Pentecost People
Christians celebrate Pentecost this week. But it’s actually a Jewish holiday – and its Jewishness brings us heightened meaning. Pentecost, or Shavuot, actually begins tonight at sundown. When God gave Moses the Law, written on the tablets on Mt. Sinai, He created for Himself a visible reminder of His presence among His people. Those tablets…
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Passion week

Passion week
Most of us have seen the movie "Passion" and have heard the reports from critics and fans. But I am struck by the number of individuals who claim that it is too violent. "Why all the violence? Was it really necessary?" or "It's very uncomfortable to watch." It made me think about Christ's actual crucifixion. Why all the violence,…
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