Christ in Post-Christian Culture
Pain,stronger than hope,well within the scopeof eternity. Never ending,always bendingmy mind into theshape of anger. Going insane withlack, butwhen I look backit’s all just pain. The kind youwelcome just the same,hoping it sizes you upenough tochange your ways. I know whyyou stayed awaywhen I needed you most. So, go ahead,boast about how youtaught me andbrought …
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Father God, When I come before You,I dutifully pay lip serviceto how awesome You are,but I must admit thatwhat I am really interested in is me.I acknowledge Your sovereignty becauseI want “things” from You—lots of things.I want You to bless me—to make my life easier and, most of all,to rubber stamp my will as Your own. …
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Fall leaves are dropping, autumn arriving in typical colors and smells. A cool breeze hints at winter. But not just yet. A lady sits on a front porch, smiling, as she watches a brilliant-red cardinal clinging, calling out from his perch. His persistence pays off and a young female swoops in, shy but determined. The …
A glimpse inside, riding the tide of my emotions, until a wave knocks me down near the side of a stone jetty. The lifeguard blows her whistle and signals that I’m in danger; I’m at risk; too near injury to be left alone. It’s sunny today, with blue skies. Background music of baritone teens imitating …
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EXCERPT FROM JESUS CALLING ©2004 Sarah Young February 17 I AM THE RISEN ONE who shines upon you always. You worship a living Deity, not some idolatrous, man-made image. Your relationship with Me is meant to be vibrant and challenging, as I invade more and more areas of your life. Do not fear change, for …
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Ask ten different educated, well-read people to define modernism, or the "modern" era [you know, the one right before our total disillusionment and our adoption of post-modern thinking] and you'll likely get ten different definitions; or at least ten different sentiments about that period in our history as a nation, as a people. Certainly, going …
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Counseling is neither easy nor simple. But the problems connected with it can be reduced to a minimum by carefully adhering to biblical directives. Those who fail to do so harm themselves and reduce the possibility of being effective. Because it involves the welfare of others, how counseling is done is vital. Some, becoming aware …
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The following is an excerpt from "If the Buddha Got Stuck: A Handbook for Change on a Spiritual Path," by Charlotte Kasl, Ph.D. Shame is a great paralyzer. To become unstuck we need to explore this troublesome feeling. When people are left, excluded, shunned, or abused, they often slide into persistent shame, which can result …
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I lived in a lot of towns growing up. Dad was in plastics, and his career took him to some really cool places. One of my favorite spots to live was outside of Springfield, Vermont. I have never seen so much snow! We did a lot of sled riding. I also loved living in Winchester, …
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