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Follow the Red Letters

There is a movement afoot to prioritize the words of Jesus over the rest of the Scriptures. That is not what we are talking about here in our Red Letter Review. We’re not talking about the words of Jesus to … Continue reading

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Salvation by invitation

“Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces. Ask and it will be given to you; seek and … Continue reading

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Fully human

We ended yesterday’s Catch with a quote from this passage; today we start with it because it shows us the Jesus no one was expecting. “But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the … Continue reading

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Dancing Chaplains

Marti and I attended a Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros baseball game last night from a different perspective — at least different for me — from Suite 42 on the club level; the Charles Schwab Suite. We were the … Continue reading

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In the world, but trying not to be

“My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.” John 17:15 Our friend, Arnold, who is newly born again at the age of eighty-one, is in the hospital … Continue reading

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Love defined

I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told you these … Continue reading

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Who did Jesus come for?

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set … Continue reading

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Revolutionary agenda

When he came to the village of Nazareth, his boyhood home, [Jesus] went as usual to the synagogue on the Sabbath and stood up to read the Scriptures. The scroll of Isaiah the prophet was handed to him. He unrolled the … Continue reading

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Making love easier to find

Looking for hope in a hopeless world Trying to find love in these hateful times Try to stay strong but my mind is weak Looking for hope in a hopeless world   “Trying to find love in these hateful times.” … Continue reading

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Whatever happened to the Golden Rule?

Looking for hope in a hopeless world Trying to find love in these hateful times Try to stay strong but my mind is weak Looking for hope in a hopeless world   Churches are full, but the prayers are not … Continue reading

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