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November 13, 2006
Sands of Time
Sometimes the strangest stuff strikes me as profound.
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Politics - Questioning the Answers
I can argue answers on almost every side of almost every political issue out there today. But here are some questions I've been asking myself:
What if activism comes at the cost of unity?
What is the church's place in politics? In activism? What is the Biblical precedent?
Which political issues should matter most to Christions?
War is currently the top issue among Americans. What does the Bible say about it? Can you find passages to support war? Can you find passages to oppose it?
What does God think about politics?
Does God call Christians to act on a political front? If yes, then how so?
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November 12, 2006
Luther's Small Catechism -- Highlights
I was trying to come up with this excerpt during family time today but did a pretty lousy job of reciting it:
I believe that I cannot by my own reason or strength believe in Jesus Christ, my Lord, or come to Him; but the Holy Spirit has called me by the Gospel, enlightened me with His gifts, sanctified and kept me in the true faith.
Another of my favorite parts of Luther's Catechism is on the Lord's Prayer:
The Third Petition
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
What does this mean? The good and gracious will of God is done even without our prayer, but we pray in this petition that it may be done among us also.
How is God's will done? God's will is done when He breaks and hinders every evil plan and purpose of the devil, the world, and our sinful nature, which do not want us to hallow God's name or let His kingdom come; and when He strengthens and keeps us firm in His Word and faith until we die. This is His good and gracious will.
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November 08, 2006
Higher Power
He breaks the spirit of rulers; he is feared by the kings of the earth. -Psalm 76:11-12
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November 07, 2006
Civic Duty
Need to go vote? I'll watch your kid(s). Just give me a call.
Freedom is not something to be secured in any one moment of time. We must struggle to preserve it every day. And freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. -Ronald Reagan
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November 05, 2006
Happy Belated Halloween
My pumpkin patch pick...
Add a little paint, felt, and doll hair...
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