Freedom from Sin
Have you ever wondered: What would happen if Adam and Eve never ate from the forbidden fruit in the garden? I can’t say for certain, but my guess is that they would very soon...
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Living With the Saints
The Pixar animated film Coco (2017) is inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos), which relates to All Saints Day, observed on November 1 by Christians around the world....
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The Highest Power
“I’d like to speak to the manager, please.” Maybe you’ve spoken these words from time to time. Perhaps your experience at a restaurant or store has been unsatisfactory, and you decide to appeal to...
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Disappointment With God
Do you ever get angry with God? What do you do in those moments? Part of having a relationship with God is the reality that God does not always do what we want, when...
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Speechless
When have you found yourself without words to say? Maybe when you’re surrounded by the magnificence of nature. Or in the stillness of an ocean sunset. Or perhaps when confronted by a tragic and...
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Truth from Youth
This past week Swedish 16 year-old Greta Thunberg addressed the UN Climate Action Summit. Thunberg has come to international prominence in the last year or so as an activist for staging school strikes for...
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A Longer Table
Ever notice how much time Jesus spent eating with others? It wasn’t just about the food, of course; many of his teaching moments were spent around a table. Jesus turned water into wine at...
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Now or Later
Would you rather be given $10,000 right now or $500,000 in 15 years? Your decision might be quick and easy: $10,000 is a lot of money, but I’d be happy to wait 15 years...
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Top Priority
Those of us living in South Florida are grateful to be spared the devastation of Hurricane Dorian, but we empathize with those who were in its path. We should continue to pray for the...
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Faith and Politics
Some people say that faith and politics should not mix. I understand the reasons why, but our faith should be deep enough to reach every aspect of our lives. As it happens, Jesus spoke...
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