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FindersSeekers all

What a great teleconference we had tonight! We encourage those who were unable to join us to listen in on the recorded session by dialing 218/237-3850 and use access code 124393 and Recording number 102611. I thank you for your … Continue reading

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Accidental grace

Don’t you ever get tired of those who are always right, while pointing out what you are doing wrong? It’s already a bad day, fighting off the anxiety that surges down to the bottom of your toes, you try coaching … Continue reading

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From Marti with love

First John Clutter and mess show me that John’s life is being lived. In the past, he holds his breath in suspended animation while I tidy. As an artist, John makes messes to discover who he is while widening and … Continue reading

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The gospel according to Yusuf Islam

I ran across my 2006 recording of Yusuf Islam (a.k.a. Cat Stevens), one of my favorite artists from the 1970s, who left his music career at its zenith in 1977 to devote himself to educational and philanthropic causes in the … Continue reading

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The counselor is in

I once spoke at a church that had a pastor on staff to counsel people in the congregation with addictions. I thought that was pretty brave. A lot of churches wouldn’t want to admit they had people in their congregations … Continue reading

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Adequate inadequacy

Imagine a job interview that measured how much a candidate was willing to be vulnerable or transparent. What if a test for a candidate was able to tell whether he or she was able share his or her own sins, … Continue reading

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The proper use of the law

“We know that the law is good if one uses it properly.” Paul wrote to Timothy, which would indicate there is a proper use of the law. Wonder what it is. Helping an old lady across the street? Reading your … Continue reading

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The way it goes

Here is a typical scenario for a Christian today. See if any of this fits, and then let us know. When you first became a Christian you were acutely aware of your sin. Indeed it was your sin and helplessness … Continue reading

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Living unmasked

Our self-effort is nothing compared with the glory of God at work in us. Regardless of our background, skills, sharp wit and dedicated heart for success, the real truth about our Christian lives is that God is at work in … Continue reading

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Punching out the President

My recent trip to Grove City, Pennsylvania was punctuated everywhere with a sense of appreciation for history. The college itself was founded in 1876. Brick, stone and mortar are the consistent building materials including the newer buildings that have been … Continue reading

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