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John the Baptist, Jesus, and Justices: Some Thoughts Regarding the Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling
Last week’s Supreme Court ruling overturned Roe v. Wade on the Feast of the Nativity of John the Baptist. The Christian Church has historically recognized the fetus in the womb as a living human being whose life should be protected.
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Palm Sunday and Expectations
Many people worship a distorted image of Jesus. It is usually a projection of our own ideals, values, and desires. We want Him to get with our program, but that will not work. The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is Lord. That means we need to yield to His will, not the other way around. A distorted Jesus, based on our own wishes, will eventually disappoint us.
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Being God’s Instruments of Peace
As we prepare for Lent, let us use this season to ask God to make us instruments of His peace.
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Palm Sunday: Christ Cannot Be Cancelled
The “cancel culture” of Jesus’ day attempted to silence Him and His disciples. The world continues to try to silence it. Sometimes it is hard to tell when we are being “cancelled” and when we are using wisdom.
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Thanking God on New Year’s Day
Most people have something to thank God for from 2020. We can find ourselves focusing too much on the negative things that we forget the good things He has done for and in us.