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Lamentations 1:19 – Connections
19 ‘I called to my lovers,but they let me down;my priests and my eldersperished in the citywhile seeking foodto keep themselves alive. The Revised English Bible (Cambridge; New York; Melbourne; Madrid; Cape Town; Singapore; São Paulo; Delhi; Dubai; Tokyo: Cambridge University Press, 1996), La 1:19. Sometimes I meditate on these passages for a long time before […]
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What Is Biblical Literacy?
We complain about it, write about it, claim it’s important or even critical, design programs to create it, but what is it? I don’t mean that none of us know what we mean when we say “biblically literate” or “biblically illiterate,” but do we all mean the same thing? I don’t think we do, and […]
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Fences: Mending or Rending
The following is a sermon I presented at the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Pensacola on September 11,2005 and originally posted here on September 13, 2005. I’m reposting it because when I went to look for it, I found that the original post had somehow been truncated, and also because there is a one word at a […]
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Experiencing the (Baptism of the) Holy Spirit
This is a topic where I tend to make just about everyone uncomfortable. Long time readers may recall a previous discussion of speaking in tongues, and my own experience of it. Those who expect me to be intellectually oriented and rational are uncomfortable with mystical experiences, and many who are comfortable with the mystical experiences […]
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Have you ever noticed that posts that start with “THIS IS HUGE” rarely are?
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A mic drop is rarely as impressive to those who oppose you as it seems to you. (Image: ID 75924933 @ Rik57 | Dreamstime.com).
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I recently posted a moderate review of The Passion Translation. Readers of that review should also consider this new information published in Christianity Today.
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Most “mic drops” just aren’t.
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All in God’s Hands
The moment I say “It’s all in God’s hands now” is the moment I realize it always was.
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“No need to talk about what is past …” A great short article in Christianity Today.
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Watch the dates of news stories shared on social media. Some “events” are making the rounds multiple times as though the news was new, giving the impression of more of the same.
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The perfect is the enemy of the good. Friends frequently remind me of this and I agree. But lowered standards are also the enemy of the good.
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Black History Month deals are available on Bookshop.org, https://bookshop.org/info/black-history-month
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There is virtue in remaining silent when you have insufficient evidence to be certain of your facts.
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Lamentations 1:19 – Connections
19 ‘I called to my lovers,but they let me down;my priests and my eldersperished in the citywhile seeking foodto keep themselves alive. The Revised English Bible (Cambridge; New York; Melbourne; Madrid; Cape Town; Singapore; São Paulo; Delhi; Dubai; Tokyo: Cambridge University Press, 1996), La 1:19. Sometimes I meditate on these passages for a long time before […]
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Scrolling Your Way to Falsehood
In cybersecurity, “Zero Trust” keeps hackers out—so why are you letting social media trick your brain? From deceptive phishing emails to addictive doomscrolling and outrage-baiting feeds, passive consumption is costing us big. Are you truly in control of what you read, or are you scrolling straight into falsehood?
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Lamentations 1:18: I Was Wrong
Before you can fix a broken plan, you have to admit it isn’t working. Whether wrestling with complex AI code or navigating personal choices, stubbornness only digs a deeper hole. Uncover why acknowledging error is the ultimate gateway to real progress—and how to finally pivot toward success.
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The Most Ungodly Thing in Your Church
Are we quietly crushing our church leaders under the weight of impossible expectations? From mowing the lawn to managing finances, pastoral burnout is reaching a crisis point. Discover how shifting from overwhelming job descriptions to shared stewardship can rescue weary leaders and revitalize your entire congregation’s mission.
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Praying – Lamentations 1:17
We often say “I’m praying,” but are we actually listening? When life spirals, we blame unanswered prayers, ignoring the warnings God places right in front of us. Much like ignoring cybersecurity alerts until disaster strikes, our choices carry consequences. Discover why alignment matters far more than just asking for help.
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Alone – Lamentations 1:16
Aloneness can offer peaceful rest, but abandonment cuts deep. In the echoes of Lamentations, we see a devastated community—and a mirror to our own lives. Who do we reach out to when isolation hits? Discover how moving beyond our comfort zones brings light and comfort to the most vulnerable.
