Old Testament
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From Grumbling to Gratitude
Are you a grumbler? Complainer? Many of us are… We see the impact of the Israelites’ grumbling and complaining in the book of Exodus. God repeatedly provided for them, always in miraculous ways. And yet, over and over, the Israelites grumbled, complained, and whined. They didn’t like the water. They didn’t like the food. They…
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Some New (To Me) Thoughts on Communion
Do you ever feel that communion has become, well, routine? Boring? Just something to do once a month? And now, with so many churches closed, perhaps less than once a month? Since the world shut down in March, I’ve made a point of taking communion almost every day. Yes, I’m building a new habit, so…
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Insights for Passover
Today is Passover. I’ve been a Christian for more than 40 years, and seldom have given Passover more than a nod of notice. But this year seems to be different. Everywhere I look online, people are talking about Passover. There has been a movement to put red markings on our lintels and doorposts. I’ve seen…