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Do we understand what Jesus said?
"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." This passage of Scripture from Matthew gave me some trouble. Why should the meek inherit the earth? These are not the shakers and the doers of the world. As I read this passage again I thought of...Tags: Bible, Religion and Belief
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Right on the money!
Andrew Carnegie, the famous industrialist and entrepreneur of the 19th century, had a sister who complained that her sons were always asking for money but never replied to her letters. So Carnegie bet her 100 pounds that he could get them to reply within...Tags: Bible, Economy, Business and Finance, Finance, Genesis (music group), Andrew Carnegie
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We need a closer walk with Jesus
Sometimes it takes a failure or disaster before we really find ourselves. It's not uncommon to find a person who, when backed against a wall with failure, suddenly finds himself and accomplishes things he never thought possible. It's often true that we...Tags: Bible, Religion and Belief
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Leading children
I love learning about leadership and do so by reading books and listening to podcasts. I can't quite put my finger on why, but I get a lot of excitement out of thinking through how to influence and direct a group of people for a common cause. Just...Tags: Genesis (music group), Israel, Religion and Belief
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The president's 'other gospel'
Cal ThomasIt is one thing to talk about "fairness" when it comes to allowing gays and lesbians to marry; it is quite another to claim biblical authority for such relationships. President Obama cited the "Golden Rule" about treating others as you would like to be...Tags: Barack Obama, Bible, Arts and Culture, Democratic Party, Cal Thomas
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Shavout: The Story of Now
I attended a lovely Bat Mitzvah service this past Saturday, which is always a momentous occasion, but particularly so in our small synagogue. The Bat Mitzvah girl read one of my favorite readings from the new Reform prayer book Mishkan T'filah, "Why Am...Tags: Passover, Judaism, Holidays, Yom Kippur, Torah
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Overcoming fear
Over the years at different times I have been asked the question, "Why are you a pastor?" Sometimes this question has given me pause because of the fact there are days when I ponder the same question! I have even had a day or two where the Petoskey News-...Tags: Corporate Crime, Bible, Abortion, Human Interest, Genesis (music group)
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Which Bible translation should we be reading?
Which version of the Bible do you use? There are at least 50 versions of the Bible available. They range from the old King James Version to translations published just a few years ago. How do we decide which version we are going to study? The long time...Tags: Bible, Roman Catholicism, Christianity, Religion and Belief
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We wonder about God working through us
A clergyman was urging a young fellow to do some lay speaking. "No way," replied the young fellow. "I'm no Billy Graham or Joel Osteen. I'm not worthy to try to speak for God." "No," the pastor replied. "Who is? You are not a famous pastor you are Jim...Tags: Joel Osteen, Bible, Billy Graham, Religion and Belief, Newspaper and Magazine
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Herman Wouk, a novel force
The year Herman Wouk was born, Woodrow Wilson was in his first term in the White House, the Lusitania's sinking was on the front page and "The Birth of a Nation" was playing in silent movie theaters. In the 97 years since, with such books as "The Caine...
Tags: Morningstar Incorporated, Woodrow Wilson, Arts and Culture, Bible, World War II (1939-1945)
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: The Bible and homosexuality -- an eye-opening speech
Leonard PittsSometimes, people hide inside the Bible. That is, they use the Christian holy book as authority and excuse for biases that have nothing to do with God. They did this when women sought to vote and when African-Americans sought freedom. They are doing...Tags: Bible, Family, The Miami Herald, Marriage, Social Issues
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This week we need to walk with Jesus
Next week is the most meaningful week in the year for Christians. It can be very personally meaningful if we take time to make it so. We can go through the week caught up in our regular routine. Or, we can make this week a renewing experience. It can be...Tags: Bible, Religion and Belief
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