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February 22, 2015
Lent Pilgrimage, Pilgrim Band
First Sunday in Lent There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. ~Galatians 3:28 Pilgrims rarely travel alone. Other … Continue reading →
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February 21, 2015
Lent Pilgrimage, As Time Zones Crumble
Saturday after Ash Wednesday The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore. ~Psalm 121:8 Today’s Holy Land pilgrims often depart via airplane. Imagine that we are boarding a plane together. We are … Continue reading →
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February 20, 2015
Lent Pilgrimage, by Donkey or Tour Bus
Friday after Ash Wednesday For the Lord has chosen Zion; the Lord has desired it for his habitation. ~Psalm 132:13 The word “pilgrimage” pairs naturally with “Holy Land.” For thousands of years, pilgrims have traveled to the towns, deserts and lakeshore … Continue reading →
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February 18, 2015
Lent Pilgrimage, Destination Unknown
Thursday after Ash Wednesday By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to set out for a place that he was to receive as an inheritance; and he set out, not knowing where he was going. ~ Hebrews 11:8 A pilgrim follows … Continue reading →
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February 17, 2015
Lent Pilgrimage, Ash Wednesday
Won’t you become a pilgrim this Lent? Come with me to the Holy Land. No passport is necessary! Stop by this blog each day during Lent for a quick read — or a long pause — or a thoughtful comment … Continue reading →
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Lenten Pilgrimage, Ash Wednesday
Come with me on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land this Lent, no passport necessary. We begin on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18. Each day I’ll provide a brief verse from the Psalms, a paragraph for reflection, a question, and a … Continue reading →
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February 16, 2015
Happy Presidents Day!
Here’s a picture from Mt. Vernon, where we visited on a cold Sunday last November. We topped off the visit with chestnut soup to warm up. If you’re in the mood to read about other monuments in DC, here’s a … Continue reading →
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February 12, 2015
Putting Muscle in Valentines Day
At the gym yesterday, I complimented a woman on her terrific shoulders. They are truly aspirational — beautifully shaped and muscled, including biceps, triceps, delts and lats as well as shoulders. I didn’t want to come off as some kind … Continue reading →
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February 10, 2015
50 Shades of Preaching
Why do church leaders so rarely talk about sex? Did Mark Driscoll ruin the subject for all preachers? Most churches ignore Valentine’s Day, except for a nod during Children’s Time — use those red paper hearts, maybe, or some candy … Continue reading →
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February 7, 2015
Obama Tackles Our Crusader Past
At the National Prayer Breakfast on 5 February 2015, President Obama delivered remarks that have caused some reaction. Here are his opening paragraphs: We see sectarian war in Syria, the murder of Muslims and Christians in Nigeria, religious war in … Continue reading →
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