Gracious Lord, We come before you in awe of your majesty and marvel at your goodness. For you are truly good and we know what is good, holy and pure because of you. We have not always reflected your love, compassion and goodness in this world and yet you remain faithful to your covenant even…
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저는 지난 7월과 8월에 4주간의 휴가를 다녀왔습니다. 작은 교회에서 설교할 분을 찾는 것은 쉬운 일이 아닐 수 있으나 잘 진행이 되었습니다. 두 분의 지역교회 목사님들과 부교역자, 그리고 넷째주일은 ‘장로 설교’ 주일로 하였습니다. 3분의 주요한 장로님들이 10분씩 돌아가면서 주님께 가르침을 받은 것을 나누었습니다. 정말 참 좋았습니다. 그중에 한분인 도나는 하나님께 듣는 것에 대하여 나누었습니다. 제가 휴가를…
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I had a four week vacation in July/August. Pastoring at a small church means that having people lined up to preach can be a bit challenging, but it went smoothly. Two local pastor friends, my one staff colleague, and then the fourth week was “elder preach” day. Three of our stellar elders each took on…
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Cacophony is defined as “a harsh discordant mixture of sounds.” I’m embarrassed to say that my initial introduction to the word was from early Monday Night Football personality Howard Cosell in describing the loud sound of a game-night crowd. Cacophony. It’s probably a good descriptor for our world today, don’t you think? Good Lord. Acrimony…
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