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 find another way to commit sin. Part of our …
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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. One important theme running …
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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 a higher authority. …
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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 we want. God is God after all, and that sometimes …
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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 sudden loss. Or an …
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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 climate action. …
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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 a wedding feast. One of his most …
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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 for a guaranteed $500,000! But after thinking on …
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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 people of the Bahamas and seek out …
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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 often about highly political and …
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