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  1. Bob

    What Sort of Man is Jeff Bezos?

    There is a fascinating article on Jeff Bezos as owner of Amazon vs the owner of the Washington Post. The message is that if Amazon were run like the Post, and vice versa, both would be improved...
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    More scientific evidence for God?

    Scientists continue to be puzzled by our consciousness and the human spirit. Here is another theory, which finds a way to talk about God, without mentioning Him. Two points inferred: (1) God resides outside our universe, but is everywhere in our universe, which could be scientifically viewed...
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    He would have given you living water

    John 4:10—Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water.” Still a great song. (For those of you that are familiar with deserts, spiritual and physical, this piece is especially...
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    It ‘worked’ for Daniel, so . . . .

    What went wrong? https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna6396422
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    A Chinese Drama & Love Thy Neighbor

    The Apostle Paul observed that even some pagans practice Love Thy Neighbor (e.g., Romans 2: 14-15). Indeed, it can be found in a number of ancient and modern cultures. There is a recent period Chinese drama series where the conflict between Might Makes Right organizations and a Might For...
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    Do You Believe that a Sikh Prayer at Political Convention is Controversial?

    Greetings to all! See attached link (there are many others available). https://www.deseret.com/faith/2024/07/17/prayer-controversy-republican-national-convention/ Some are saying that a Sikh Prayer at the GOP convention was inappropriate. I thought it was fine, but I also think that the...
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    Church arson defendant on trial, in Federal court?

    https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-courts/douglas-arizona-church-arson-resentment-motive-alleged-vs-gay-pastor-woman-pastor-defendant-eric-ridenour/article_3487327a-3d8c-11ef-bc78-cff9335753ff.html...
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    And the Lord said, “Go” . . . .

    Does anyone know the author of this dialog? And the Lord said, “Go!” And I replied, “Who, me?” And He said, “Yes, You!” And I whined, “But surely not now? I’m busy with work, my family needs me, and I have a full schedule.” And He said, “You’re stalling!” And the Lord said, “Go!” And I...
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    Methodists Sanction LGBT… Marriage?

    The long downward slide by the United Methodist church continues with their recent sanctioning of LBGT… marriage, including clergy. The Babylon Bee could not resist a poke at them, suggesting it was now up to African Methodists to bring the true gospel to America...
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    Suicide Prevention

    Jesus had compassion for lost sheep, and commanded His disciples to seek them and give them hope (e.g., Matthew 25: 36–“I was in prison and you visited me,” and thus Kairos Prison Ministry). Surely, those contemplating suicide are also among the lost sheep. Does anyone have experience with...
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    Xenia vs. Love Thy Neighbor

    In Acts 28: 1 - 7, the Apostle Paul describes (after being shipwrecked on Malta), how the pagan islanders showed them unusual kindness and generous hospitality. Elsewhere (Romans 2: 14,15), Paul noted that even though the gentiles do not know the law (of Moses), they behave as if it were written...
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    A Prodigal Daughter and Her ‘Older Sister’

    The link below, “Sunday Smiles,” revisits a modern-day story of grace and forgiveness. And so, the lessons of Jesus’ parables and the book of Jonah are lost even today on some professing Christians. https://hotair.com/david-strom/2024/04/07/sunday-smiles-n3786078 Have a blessed week.
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    Richard Dawkins and Christinianity

    Well-known atheist Richard Dawkins, who in the past sneered at Christianity, is now having seconds thoughts: not about God or the Bible or the Risen Christ, but about ”Christian culture” and its good works. In other words, although he does not love God, he does love his neighbors (or at least...
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    What are your favorite recently written spiritual books?

    What books written in the last 20 years do you find spiritually inspiring?
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    Are we truly born wicked?

    Psalm 58:3—The wicked are estranged from the womb; they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies. (King James) Is this an accurate translation? Surely, when we are born we must be amoral, like all mammals, and tabula rasa. Although we too are born self-centered, covetous, and willfully...
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    What does it mean to Glorify God?

    The Westminster Catechism, Short Version, begins: Q: What is the chief end of man? A: Man’s chief end is to glory God, and to enjoy Him forever. What exactly does this mean? Glorify God? The two great commandments are to love the Lord your God . . . And to love your neighbor like yourself...
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    Thoughts on the Poem Abou Ben Adhem

    The poem Abou Ben Adhem is intriguing. Here is a man who says he does not love God, but “loves his fellow-men“ (presumably exemplifies Love Thy Neighbor). Why? What might be his gripe with God? Thoughts? Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace...
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    Romans 2:14,15 and Native American Cultures

    The Apostle Paul observed (Romans 2:14,15) that the gentiles behaved as if “the law” was written on their hearts. Since these gentiles were pagans, he meant that their culture was based on Love Thy Neighbor—sharing & caring, being gentle & kind, and promoting life-long, monogamous marriages...
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    Ethic Destruction vs Ethnic Destruction

    In 1 Samuel 15:3, God commands King Saul to completely destroy the Amalekites. Some detractors believe this is an example of God demanding genocide (Richard Dawkins Quotes (Author of The God Delusion)), but Pastor Alister Begg states that it was Ethic destruction, and not Ethnic destruction...
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    Natural Selection vs Providence

    According to the principle of natural selection, those animals, plants, … that are best adapted to their environment will engender the next generation. This principle is sometimes referred to as “survival of the fittest“; in but see also, “Extinction: Bad Genes or Bad Luck?,” by D. Raup. One...