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Page TWO – Christ Jesus, Lord for a 21st c. Church
NEW – Page TWO This NEW approach for talkofJesus.com posts replicates an interactive technique used for centuries: introduce the story and characters, then interrupt the storyline briefly to provoke thought about the story. The author’s design is for you to respond to the storyteller. As author of most posts here I ask you: Do you…
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12 Men Texting as their Messiah approaches – Part 2
A Context to Texting You may find the photo headline of this post somewhat whimsical, but my incongruous placement of 21st century communications devices into first century Jewish hands comes with a purpose. Just imagine yourself in this scene of controversy. The very irony of our recent look back at the seriousness of what Daniel…
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The Tongue is a Fire! – Politics
In politics bitter tongues spew hatred from each side over the airwaves and into our devices. Broadcasters claim a ‘balanced,’ supposedly unbiased approach, while we ask: ‘What now? Will this never end?’ Oh, the hateful words of a tongue on fire! Media broadcasts them every day, sometimes even minute by minute. BREAKING NEWS! (Politics, again)…
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Commandments of Relationships in the Church 1 Corinthians 7
The Apostle clearly states both his authoritative advice AND commandments from the risen Christ Jesus. I say this to give you permission. It is not a command. 1 Corinthians 7:6 ICB Commandments for Christians from the Lord Now I give this command for the married people. (The command is not from me; it is from…
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5 friends, a few mentors and family
Paul – Barnabas and other Friends Recalling our journeys with friends How many friends have you had in this brief journey of your life? In the cover photo from my copy of “Friendship” Emerson suggests that we miss much and mostly undervalue those dear souls we briefly encounter in life. Acts of the apostles’ friends…
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Is the CHURCH still Christian?
What makes a church Christian? Can we tell from it’s SIGN on the DOOR or internet invitation? Does a traditional denomination make a church Christian? OR does its NAME etched in its brand guarantee preaching of Biblical Christianity? Defining & Refining CHURCH Labels As we observed last time concerning labels like ‘evangelical Christians,’ labels don’t…
