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Unraveling sin, one thread at a time
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Easter week, Psalm 41: The anger could not be avoided. It was open for all to see and hear, as tables were turned and irate voices followed. “Impossible. Embarrassing. Unlikely. What right does he have?” These were the thoughts of the crowd. Others thought, “It’s about time. Finally. Serves them right! Who would have the …
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Always Easier to Run from Sorrow and Pain
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Of course we want to run. Tears are not convenient. Grief is weighty. Pain is unwelcome. A bandaid helps, but wounds need air and time.Pain reliever brings relief, but the ache returns.And a little of this or that gives a welcome break, that is only temporary. Temporary. His Steps Surely, our griefs He Himself bore, and our …
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Decisions, Decisions: How to decide?
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Making a decision can often feel weighty, kind of like the scene towards the end of the movie, The Last Crusade, when Indian Jones must decide which cup is Christ’s cup. The knight says, “Choose wisely.” For one choice leads to life and the other, to destruction. How do you choose? Decision-making can be agonizing! …