Several days ago, I received a very interesting transcript of a class that a dear friend of mine taught. Joe is a wonderful man - witty, intellectual, kind and very engaged in matters of faith. He is a great teacher…
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On Tuesday, we will celebrate another birthday of our great nation. It was in this year in 1776 that we declared our independence, seeking our liberty, and then fought a war against Great Britain to secure our freedom. We formed…
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About a month ago, I was asked to co-teach a four week class on the last book of the Bible, John's Revelation of Jesus. Basically, this is what is referred to as apocalyptic literature. It's one of several types of…
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It seems like the birthdays just keep coming faster and faster. This time, it was Kristin's birthday, our oldest daughter. She turned 48 today and it seems like just yesterday that we were bringing her home from the hospital. Janet…
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Earlier this week I read an article that absolutely took my breath away. From what I understand, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has apparently decided to produce a new Bible. In fact, it won't be a new translation - they…
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There has been quite a backlash this week on social media over the "pathetic" lack of response to a biblical clue that was offered on the game show Jeopardy. Comments ranged from sheer outrage to things such as "it's a…
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Last July, Janet and I both came down with Covid. Undoubtedly, I was the one who brought it into our home. It started innocently enough. Near Chicago, an obstetrician doctor friend, who I had been mentoring, died of a heart…
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This past week, the news has been filled with information on the wildfires that are burning across Canada. According to the latest count, there are more than 440 fires that have consumed more than 10,000,000 acres of land - far…
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Several weeks ago, I was asked to teach one session of a short course on the book of Revelation. Unlike most Bible studies I am involved in, this isn't an exegetical verse by verse study but an in depth analysis…
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Today, the Sunday after Pentecost, is traditionally referred to as Trinity Sunday. It is a special day in the liturgical calendar specifically devoted to the celebration of the Trinity - God the Father, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit!…
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