April 2008
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My faith, for the good of others
One of the kids is sick this morning, so I stayed home from church with the kids. We had a devotion time instead, singing worship songs, reading bible stories, and praying together. One of the stories we read was the story of Jesus healing a paralyzed man from Mark 2. God reminded me of some important things while I was reading to the kids.
In the story, four men lower bring a man to Jesus who...
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Hanging with Barack
This morning I attended the Barack Obama Town Hall Meeting at Marion High School. It was the first time that a presidential candidate has visited Marion since ——- Bobby Kennedy!
If this pattern follows, my kids will be 10 years older than I am now the next time a candidate stops by.
Senator Obama was gracious, well spoken, and thought provoking. I was especially impressed by his...
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A Life Well Lived
Alison and I attended the viewing for Dr. Stafford last night. He had such an impact on our lives that we really felt it was important to attending the viewing as a sign of our care for the family and the impact of Gil’s life. We were not alone. We waited in line for almost two hours to speak with the family. I have never been to a viewing before where so many people came. I believe this...
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Commentary on the Prosperity Gospel
Nadia Bolz-Weber posted a commentary on the prosperity gospel at the God’s Politics Blog.
Key quote:
As a Lutheran, I fully reject the gospel of prosperity, primarily on the grounds that I’m pretty sure it makes Jesus throw up in his mouth a little bit every time he thinks of it.
I can’t help but laugh. And agree.