life

  • Saturday: Hope of Glory

    The grave is not the end of life nor is it the last time we will see our loved ones. Because God in Christ took on flesh and blood, died on the cross, and rose again we will have life eternal and our bodies will be glorified. No more cancer, no more Alzheimer’s, no more…

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  • God of the Everyday

    Theology is important but it must be complete — spiritual AND physical. I love how St. James (half- or step-brother of Jesus) addresses this issue in his letter: “If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, keep warm and eat well,’…

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  • This is the first entry in a series on odd and interesting passages of the Bible that are sure to raise eyebrows. But while they pique our interest, they also communicate important lessons about life and faith. Today: Saul & the Witch of Endor (1 Samuel 28:4-27) Here’s the cliff notes background of the story:

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  • When the Needle Disappears, Part 2

    For Part One of “When the Needle Disappears” click here: https://johncnewton.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/when-the-needle-disappears/ Disorientation is one of life’s toughest challenges. We wrestle with finding our place in this world and look to outside constants to ascertain who we are — and where we are. Whenever I fly I love to sit by the window so that I

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