I say to you that unless your righteousness is greater than the righteousness of the legal experts and the Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. – Matthew 5:20 My Wednesday evening men’s covenant group is at the front end of what is already proving to be a fascinating study, focused on Matthew’s…
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“Love is patient, love is kind, it is not envious. Love does not brag, it is not puffed up. It is not rude, it is not self-serving…” – 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 “Love your neighbor the same as you love yourself. These two commands are the most important.” – Mark 12:31 Do The Right Thing! Here…
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And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 It has been another good food week here at Maul-Hall. I would have to hope so, considering the recent “budget planning” exercise I went through. Apparently…
So then, if anyone is in Christ, that person is part of the new creation. The old things have gone away, and look, new things have arrived! – 2 Corinth 5:17 The photo is from Saturday morning. Today – so far – is foggy and damp. But something has shifted and leaves are beginning to…
the current crop of confirmands made their public declarations of faith
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Today’s “Photo Fiesta” is not a deliberate attempt to steer our focus away from politics – it’s just a fortunate side-effect! This is what happens when we look at life with an open heart and a grateful spirit. First, “The Beard” may actually be ready for this weekend’s Walk Through Bethlehem (movie) shooting schedule. To…
when everything shifts and there is a new center of gravity moving forward.
The Spirit of the Lord God is on me, because the Lord has chosen me to bring good news to poor people. He has sent me to heal those with a sad heart. He has sent me to tell those who are being held and those in prison that they can go free. He has…
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“My ears had heard about you, but now my eyes have seen you. Therefore, I relent and find comfort on dust and ashes.” – Job (to God) 42:5-6 It is hard to work when you are sick! What I want to do is to write about the experience but then that tends to come off as whining. And I…
the first grandchild always becomes a kind of guide...
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