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On Being Finite
In this blog we have discussed one aspect of the human condition several times, namely the fact that we are finite. I have recently come across two more examples. Umberto Eco, an Italian literary critic, social and political commentator, novelist, … Continue reading
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Martyrs
The history of Christianity is filled with the stories of those who have suffered and died for their faith. And we rightly honor their commitment to their faith. [1] What is not widely known is that more Christians have been … Continue reading
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Repentance
The main message of the early ministry of both John the Baptist and Jesus was to persuade people to repent. In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is … Continue reading
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Heaven
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. (Luke 12:34 ESV). This teaching of Jesus tells us that whatever we value in our earthly existence determines where we spend eternity. C. S. Lewis puts it slightly differently … Continue reading
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Prosperity Gospel
A certain segment of Christianity maintains that God wants us to be wealthy and healthy and all we need to be wealthy and healthy is by faith claim it. They do have Biblical support. “If you then, who are evil, … Continue reading
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Nonsense
I have heard people question whether God is omnipotent by asking if God can create a square circle. C. S. Lewis gives the best response: “. . .nonsense remains nonsense even when we talk it about God.” [1] _____________________________________________________ [1] … Continue reading
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God’s Existence
C. S. Lewis in The Problem of Pain quotes Pascal as saying: “. . .proving the existence of God from the works of Nature. . .only gives their readers grounds for thinking that the proofs of our religion are very … Continue reading
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Recognizing Our Soul
Many years ago, I worked for a company that utilized a large plant to make their products. The plant was so large that I could not recognize a person who was at the other end of the plant. However, I … Continue reading
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A Catechism
I have been going through my Dad’s paperwork and came across a small book of catechism published by the General Conference of the Mennonite Church of North America in 1937. In a section titled “By Way of Introduction” it contains … Continue reading
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Intentions
In this blog we have consistently stated that salvation takes more than our belief, action, motivation, or repentance–it takes all of them. A book I have recently read elevates one other aspect of our soul above all the others. This … Continue reading
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