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Special Church Welcome
Special Church Welcome We extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, gay, filthy rich, dirt poor, yo no habla Ingles. We extend a special welcome to those who are crying new-borns, skinny as a rail or could afford to lose a few pounds. We welcome you if you can sing like…
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Thoughts about Inauguration 2013
I am praying for the President of the United States… Not because… I think he will do a bad job I do not agree with his viewpoints He is outside of God’s will I think 2016 will be better without him He has made poor choices But, because: I urge you, first of all, to…
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tripping over me
Jesus, friend of sinners, we have strayed so far away We cut down people in your name but the sword was never ours to swing Jesus, friend of sinners, the truth’s become so hard to see The world is on their way to You but they’re tripping over me Always looking around but never looking…
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2012 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 2,100 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 4 years to get…
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ROBERTS: Vilifying the Salvation Army harms mission of charity – Washington Times
ROBERTS: Vilifying the Salvation Army harms mission of charity – Washington Times.
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The One Thing I Seek
Our church has daily Bible readings during Advent and today’s reading was Psalm 27:1-4. David shares about a very challenging time in his life. He speaks of the wicked advancing against him (v. 2) who wish to consume him. He tells of an army (v. 3) which surrounds and besieges him. He even refers to…
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The Clause of Christmas (Christmas at the Movies – The Santa Clause)
Title: The Clause of Christmas Series: Christmas at the Movies – The Santa Clause Scripture: Isaiah 8:19-9:7 Theme(s): belief, need, promise, future, provision, light, freedom Scott Calvin is a man like most of us. He is too busy or too distracted. He is trying hard to make things work on his own, but he just…
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All Natural
It is another beautiful day here at Camp Grandview! I have to confess: I am not a person who spends a lot of time in nature. But, when I am, I am reminded of the meticulous nature of God. When you see the design of a tree or the bend of a hill, it is…
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Saying Goodbye
Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. (2 Corinthians 13:11) My family has recently gone through a process that is familiar is some church traditions and completely alien in others. My wife…
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