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The Last Supper
Jesus looked around the Upper Room where he and his disciples had gathered to eat their Passover supper. Though they were unaware, he knew his time was near. Within hours, he would hang on a cross, dying an excruciating death for the sins of all mankind. On the third day, he would come gloriously back to life. His gaze foundĀ Thomas who would doubt him, Peter who would deny knowing him, Judas who would sell… Read More
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Will You?
In a recent reading on forgiveness, I was reminded of a relative. Through family stories during my childhood, I came to mistrust and then dislike him. It wasn't until years after his death that God took the matter up with me. By that time, I was a grown woman with a husband and a baby. While walking to work one day, I heard these words in my heart. "It's time to forgive. Will you?" I… Read More
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Love and Politics
I hope you don't mind my sharing some very personal thoughts with you. Because the subject is touchy. Especially with elections coming up. During a recent happy gathering, I heard a dear friend--one whom I love and respect--blurt out with vehemence, "I hate (she named a politician)!" It took me by complete surprise. Not that she expressed dislike, but actually said she hated the person. And she's not alone. Gone are the days when voters… Read More