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Justice Is Not Optional: A Call to See, Touch, and Act

                by Marti Fischer We are a people who love knowledge. We study the Word, support causes, fund ministries. But there’s a growing disconnect between what we know and what we do. We’ve … Continue reading

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Noble Reason: Bad Choice

            Last night, Chandler let me know at about eight o’clock that he wanted to go see Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. “Tonight?” I asked, checking my watch. “It’s too late. … Continue reading

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For Free

              I’m in a local Starbucks. A man just outside is playing “Fairest Lord Jesus” followed by “There is a Fountain Filled with Blood” on a flute, the couple next to me is smooching … Continue reading

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What the world needs now is another lemonade stand

by Marti Fischer Do we really have a good excuse for just staying on the sidelines and watching? Do we really need to fear the approaching emotional manipulation with its appeal for what we should be doing? But Marti, how … Continue reading

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The Afternoon

            Marti wanted me to share this song with you today. It’s from one of the most prolific and least known writers of early Jesus Music, Terry Scott Taylor (“Shotgun Angel,” “Fall in Your Father’s … Continue reading

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Earth Day

Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done In earth, as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 (KJV) Tuesday of this week was Earth Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness and demonstrating support for environmental protection of the Earth. It’s a … Continue reading

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What is Just?

The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. (Proverbs 29:7) A quick perusal of the use of the word “justice” in the Bible reveals something that is key to the nature of God. … Continue reading

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The Great Shakedown

“Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens…” so that what cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful. Hebrews 12:26-28 Is anybody feeling a … Continue reading

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‘There Is Only Us’

In an interview in United Airlines Hemisphere magazine, singer/songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Bonnie Raitt, stated: “This time is the most fraught and worrisome in my lifetime. The polarization and the increased vitriol and the delusional … Continue reading

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Looking for Jesus

In dramatic fashion, Pope Francis delivered what turned out to be his final address yesterday — his traditional Easter message from the Vatican — and promptly went home to be with the Lord earlier this morning. Following is a paragraph … Continue reading

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