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Kevin,
I’ll put it in terms you’ll definitely understand. The Protestants have a bit of marketing problem. The Catholics offer copious amounts of booze and a good time. Protestants offer marching through Catholic neighborhoods and getting shot at. I think we definitely have the advantage on that one.
Not that I partake and I am truly [...]
Luke 2
The Birth of Jesus
1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to his own town to register. 4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth [...]
Put away from you all bitterness and wrath and anger and wrangling and slander, together with malice, and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.- Ephesians 4:31-32
He was a pretty smart guy. And it’s a great message all year ’round, but especially during the Christmas season.
Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of the destitute. Speak out, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.- Proverbs 31:8-9
I’m not sure if the Verse of the Day from Sojourner’s was selected intentionally for today, but it sure lends itself well to the story over the latest row [...]
I’m not kidding. World Vision has a way to give Christmas gifts that matter to people. I know, you think that PS3 you paid $1,800 for on eBay matters, but you could give 24 goats for that price. That would be 24 families that have milk and can breed the goats to sell for extra income.
So, [...]
This was the theme of our sermon on Sunday. Our congregation is currently at a crossroads. The last minister was forced out resigned because of opposition to his teachings and the more liberal bent thereof. Several of his last sermons focused on opening our hearts to others outside of the congregation and becoming the shining [...]
People often ask me how I can be both a Christian and a Democrat (generally). The Republicans have done such a good job selling the GOP as “God’s Own Party” (as one member put it) and the Democrats have done such a good job of running from anything with God in it that it almost [...]
