Christmas: When God Calls Our Bluff
The other day, our water heater went out. We called our friendly plumber and he came out later that afternoon and, after disappearing into the basement for a few minutes,…
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A Sneaky Christmas
When you read the Bible stories, you’re constantly caught in “I didn’t see that coming” moments. Abraham is 75 years old when God calls him to start a new nation.…
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A Word in Edgewise
I have a friend who drives a tour bus for several big-name rock groups. He’s gone for weeks at a time, driving the band from gig to gig. Every night,…
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I Want Our Holy Day Back
Several years ago, I read a book by Vincent J. Miller entitled “Consuming Religion: Christian Faith and Practice in a Consuming Culture.” The author’s point is our culture doesn’t oppose…
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