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Thank You, Dr. King
There are all kinds of little and big things that mark holidays like today. The mail doesn’t run, trash doesn’t get picked up, schools close. Twitter trends get dominated, major public figures take to podiums, and plenty of other folks … Continue reading
Hovater’s Prediction
It’s been seventeen years and six days since the ‘92 edition of the Tide whipped Miami and put Gene Stallings on their shoulders to finish Alabama’s 12th National Championship. It’s been a long time coming, but now we’re a game … Continue reading
Two Odd Texts
In the readings for yesterday and today, there are a couple of odd things that made me pause, but I can’t really do a lot with them; there just isn’t much there. Check out Genesis 6:4 and 10:8-9. These both … Continue reading
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In the Beginning
Today we begin our project 4:4 journey through the word of God! I’m not going to blog the readings every day, but sure they’ll often show up here, just as I hope they show up in all sorts of conversations … Continue reading
Prepared for Project 4:4
Reading the Bible through in 2010 is going to be a long-haul project. Here’s one thought before we launch into project 4:4 tomorrow: We’re ready for this. This isn’t an off-the-cuff resolution, made up on the spur of the moment. … Continue reading
Galatians 6:1-18
Translation Brothers, if a man is caught in some sin, you, the spiritual ones, must restore him in a spirit of gentleness, being careful that you are not tempted yourselves. Carry each other’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of … Continue reading
Galatians 5:16-26 Translation and Reflections
Translation And I say, walk in the spirit and do not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh desires what is against the spirit, and the spirit desires what is against the flesh, for these are opposed … Continue reading
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Two Sermons
I’ve been trying to keep the Sermons page of the site updated whenever I preach, but there are a couple of sermons lately that I wanted to note, but hadn’t had the chance to work into the site yet, and won’t … Continue reading
Galatians 5:2-15 Translation and Reflections
Translation Listen! I, Paul, say to you that if you are circumcised, Christ will benefit you nothing. And I testify again, to every circumcised man, that you are obligated to do the whole law. You are cut off from Christ, … Continue reading
"I Love Working with People _______________"
People of conviction, like Chuck Monan People of loyal love, like Deb Watson People who are eager to listen, like Tina Brown People who are diligent and who care, like Ryan Rampton People who love people who are hurting, like … Continue reading