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  • Hunger Games and Religious Famine

    “Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by God.”             ~~ 1 Corinthians 2:12  I spent two days last week listening to my favorite seminary professor, friend, bog Irishman and…

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  • Crayola Crayons and the Secret of The Cross

    “When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come proclaiming the mystery of God to you in lofty words or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.”                                  …

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  • Mega Millions, Pie in the Sky and Perfection

    “If you wish to be perfect, go sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”~~ Matthew 19:21  I didn’t hit it big last Friday, but then I didn’t go buy the golden ticket. In fact, I bought no ticket at all.  I didn’t…

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  • Finding the Rainbow at the Center of it All

    “…he who has pity on them will lead them and by springs of water will guide them.” ~~ Isaiah 49:10 Last spring I was painting at an organic vegetable farm near Hot Springs. The owner’s dream is to grow food to help heal the world while taking care for the earth itself. I took my old…

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