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Let the Garbage Man Do It
Let the Garbage Man Do It
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
The divine economy can be calibrated by the same principle. The more affluent we become spiritually, the more we "put off our old self,...corrupted by its deceitful desires" (Eph 4:22; see Colossians 3:9). The richer we are in spirit, the more "soul garbage" we throw out.
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Day 179 – Authority is Good For You
Day 179 – Authority is Good For You
By David Vermont
In keeping with his general themes throughout the letters to the Corinthians in today’s reading Paul again speaks of authority. Paul states directly that the purpose of authority
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God's Word - Its Use is Profuse
God's Word - Its Use is Profuse
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
No chemical compound is more useful than salt. Incredibly, it has 14,000 industiral uses. And providentially, it's abundant.
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Day 178 – The Cheerful Giver
Day 178 – The Cheerful Giver
By David Vermont
Most of us will recognize the verse from today’s reading, “God loves a cheerful giver”.
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"Life" Changes as we Mature
"Life" Changes as we Mature
By Ralph Hathaway
I looked at his eyes as he spoke to the congregation and could see deep within his demeanor a prospect of something that troubled him in a way that was not his usual stance or appearance.
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Misleading Labels?
Misleading Labels?
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Time and time again, reality checks reveal that things are not always just what they seem.
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Day 177 – APPOINTED by the churches
Day 177 – APPOINTED by the churches
By David Vermont
Today we read Paul, prompting the Corinthians to give generously to the campaign to raise money for other Christians in need. These passages have a simple one to one correspondence with our modern lives. We too should give generously to those in need.
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Who Loses Eighty Pounds Getting Washed?
Who Loses Eighty Pounds Getting Washed?
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
The Statue of Liberty loses eight pounds each day by copper loss from annual rainfall. Each raindrop erodes only an infinitesimal bit of copper from Lady Liberty. But, as the dictum has it, "many bits make a big bite."
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Day 176 – Godly Grief
Day 176 – Godly Grief
By David Vermont
Paul continues on regarding rectifying the situation that had occurred in Corinth. Here Paul makes an important point for us:
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The Untold Story of the Rich Man
The Untold Story of the Rich Man
By Caroline Godin
I recently used the Rich Man story from the Bible in my 3rd grade Religious Education class. As with most (both children and adults), the presumption is that the rich man goes away sad and does not choose to follow Christ. But is that really what happens?
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The Longing of Belonging
The Longing of Belonging
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
Psychologists say that this need to belong has two aspects: 1) frequent, positive interactions with the same persons, and 2) a framework of long-term, stable caring and concern. "A faithful friend is a life-saving remedy," says the proverbialist (Sir 6:16, NAB).
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Day 175 – Do Not Accept the Grace of God in Vain
Day 175 – Do Not Accept the Grace of God in Vain
By David Vermont
Take a look at the first sentence of Chapter 6, something you might pass over as you get into the chapter without realizing its implications: Working together with him, then, we entreat you not to accept the grace of God in vain.
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Liberal Heretics and Communism: a Theological Compendium
Liberal Heretics and Communism: a Theological Compendium
By Scott Pauline
Before we commence to the analysis of liberalism in Christianity and beyond, it will be necessary to argue for a mystical meaning of the number 3 in the Scriptures that seem to typify the liberalism,
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The Scent of Love
The Scent of Love
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
There are adults that children tend to avoid. Psychologists know that most children in an initial encounter have an uncanny intuition of being liked or not, even before a work is spoken. But also sensitive adults can "hear the silent dialect of love" and inner beauty in another's tone of voice, attitude, and courtesies.
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Day 174 – The Ministry of Reconciliation
Day 174 – The Ministry of Reconciliation
By David Vermont
So we are deep into 2nd Corinthians. Paul has been speaking much about the Resurrection. He has been emphasizing to the people that the resurrection will be bodily. This makes sense in that Corinth was a commercial city composed of both Jews and Greeks. The Greek cultural tradition considered the spirit freeing itself from the body as the ultimate goal.
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Doing God's Will on earth
Doing God's Will on earth
By Susan Skinner
We pray this prayer in the Our Father. Thy will be done on earth. Do we mean it when we pray it? How does God’s will get done on earth as it is in heaven? Have you ever asked yourself that question?
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Speak Up, Not Down!
Speak Up, Not Down!
By Rev. John H. Hampsch, C.M.F
The term "forked tongue" need not always connote duplicity; it may connote speech options. The tongue may curse or bless. It may engage in gossip, or charitably redirect such conversation. It may take God's name in vain or call upon God in humble prayer.
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