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WISE OF THE WORLD

The Apostle Paul wrote in I Corinthians 1:20: “Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world”?  In verse 22 of the same chapter … Continue reading

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  THE TINY BIPED             I happen to have a small book of poems written by CS Lewis.  This was written before he became a Christian and generally the poems are depressing.  This one, combined with some things I saw … Continue reading

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WHY THE TEA PARTY WILL FAIL

Like many other conservatives I truly appreciate the tea party; the things they stand for and the things they are doing.  I truly hope they will tune down big government.  The important thing is that the liberals get out of … Continue reading

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THE CLOSED SYSTEM

For an example of a Closed System we might take an island, which is several hundred miles from the nearest mainland.  The people of the island might know of the mainland but have no way of getting there.  Let’s just … Continue reading

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gospel of Luke

LETTER TO THE GRANDCHILDREN            JANUARY 2009 In my reading through the gospel of Luke I came across the story of Jairus daughter. When Jesus came to the house He made the statement: “She is not dead, but sleeps.” I saw … Continue reading

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INIQUITY ABOUNDING

This month I just want to touch on one point that Jesus made about the end of the age. This is in Matthew 24:12, “And because iniquity shall abound the love of many shall grow cold.” A parallel to this … Continue reading

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CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE

On Sunday, January 19, 1986 I was in the airport in Nairobi, Kenya when I saw in the newspaper the headlines: HEAVY FIGHTING IN KAMPALA.  This was the place that I was flying to.  I reasoned that often the news … Continue reading

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RESPONSE TO GRANDSON

B—-, that was a well thought through and interesting thesis. You write that sunrise, etc, etc gives us an emotional lift . Is it not also true that the thing (whatever it is) is complete in itself? For example we … Continue reading

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GEORGE

George was a Ugandan witch doctor. He was also a member of the Anglican Church. George took our six month (church approved) Bible study and became a Christian I was invited by an Anglican priest and a few of his … Continue reading

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THE ROOT OF BITTERNESS

About thirty years ago I read a short story in a doctor’s office. The story demonstrates what bitterness can do to people. In Hebrews 4:12 the writer warns against it. It can destroy friendships and destroy one financially. In the … Continue reading

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