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Comes with the Territory
No person or organisation should be forced to be involved in or to approve of same-sex marriages. That is the wording of a motion in the Scottish Parliament which has been branded “anti-gay”, “bizarre”, and “spurious”. A homosexual MSP is … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts on the News
Tagged abortion, compulsion, conscience, homosexual, marriage, persecution
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Three Overarching Instructions
In continuing my series of sermons on Romans 12, this week we looked at Romans 12:9. We’ve seen previously that in verse one Paul exhorts his readers to become living sacrifices, for that is the logical act of worship which … Continue reading
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Now you know what I’ll call a post when I can’t think of a good name for it. 🙂 I’m short on time, so there probably won’t be a substantive post until Monday or Tuesday. A couple of things. First, … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Housekeeping
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Sowing the Wind, Reaping the Whirlwind
Some years ago, the Glenrothes Gazette ran a weekly column called “Christian Viewpoint”, and I submitted articles for it on an occasional basis. Eleven years ago this month, the UK was in turmoil. A young girl had been kidnapped, abused, and … Continue reading
Posted in Thoughts on the News
Tagged consequences, looters, paedophiles, reaping and sowing, riots
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God’s Heart Toward Sinners
If we claim to represent Christ, our message (whether by word or deed) must be consistent with our ambassadorial role. We must communicate A) the need for reconciliation with God, B) His provision for that, and C) His desire for it. Continue reading
Posted in Ambassadors for Christ
Tagged Forgiveness, God, Lenski, love, reconciliation, representatives
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A Proverb for Today — Proverbs 3:27-28 (Part Three)
This proverb calls us back to a simpler and better way, where charity takes place between those who know, respect, and appreciate each other. It tells the giver to give charitably, in a way that is truly consistent with love and concern for the recipient. Continue reading
I Won!
You should write a book — Luck for Dummies. Continue reading
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Mind Renewers 