Did you know that forest fires generally move faster uphill than downhill? Upon first glance, the uphill versus downhill dynamic is perhaps something we think about initially in relation to…
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Liberation takes on many forms and in many ways, freedom is costly. In the spring of 1939, in Bonn, Germany, a scene of heroism unfolded that would save the lives of a…
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The COVID-19 pandemic began in late 2019 and was declared a public health emergency on January 30, 2020, lasting until the World Health Organization ended the emergency status on May…
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“You have to tell your family you believe in Jesus,” he exclaimed! These were not words I wanted to hear. They startled, shook, and challenged me. And yet, this charge…
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Words have power! Our Creator God literally spoke the creation into existence. In fact, Psalm 33:8-9 calls us to take notice: “Let all the earth fear the Lord; Let all…
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I have one mantra in the Christian life – If we ain’t got grace, we ain’t got nothin’! Yes, grace is amazing! I experienced the saving grace of God in…
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The 49 days are almost over. Back in April, we talked about Sefirat HaOmer — the ancient practice of counting the days between Passover and Shavuot. It’s not just liturgical bookkeeping. It’s…
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Growing up in Florida, I spent considerable time outdoors. Whether sailing or playing tennis, I was always looking up to the sky, cognizant of weather conditions. I was fascinated with weather.…
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The birthday of the church, Pentecost Sunday, commemorates the events of Acts 2 when the Holy Spirit fell upon the followers of Jesus, Peter preached, and three thousand people were saved!…
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When we think of evangelism, we often think of it in terms of the church going to out and engaging the lost. In one sense we understand the Great Commission…
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