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True freedom

Ron Martin4 years ago2 years ago3 mins

When I talk to people about Jesus one of the reasons I often hear for why they don’t want to accept Jesus is that they don’t want to give up their freedom. They say religion is full of rules of what you can and cannot do. My response is always, “You are correct, religion is full of rules, but I am talking to you about having a relationship with Christ, not living a life full of religious rules.” What is the freedom that so many cling to over having a relationship with Jesus? Maybe it is the freedom to drink…

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True freedom

Pam Wanner4 years ago2 years ago3 mins

When I talk to people about Jesus one of the reasons I often hear for why they don’t want to accept Jesus is that they don’t want to give up their freedom. They say religion is full of rules of what you can and cannot do. My response is always, “You are correct, religion is full of rules, but I am talking to you about having a relationship with Christ, not living a life full of religious rules.” What is the freedom that so many cling to over having a relationship with Jesus? Maybe it is the freedom to drink…

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The case for charity

Pam Wanner4 years ago2 years ago3 mins

What do you do when you are in a sticky situation? Perhaps there is a clear right and wrong to the matter and perhaps there is not. What is your default position? Is it to dig in on principle, compromise, or cave? The depth of the issues and the personalities involved will determine how far you might go. For instance, most of us will try to get along. We may not like, or even agree with, the direction that a concern is being managed, but the stakes are low enough to keep us from the fight. This seems reasonable. What…

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The case for charity

Ron Martin4 years ago2 years ago3 mins

What do you do when you are in a sticky situation? Perhaps there is a clear right and wrong to the matter and perhaps there is not. What is your default position? Is it to dig in on principle, compromise, or cave? The depth of the issues and the personalities involved will determine how far you might go. For instance, most of us will try to get along. We may not like, or even agree with, the direction that a concern is being managed, but the stakes are low enough to keep us from the fight. This seems reasonable. What…

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The case for charity

Ron Martin4 years ago2 years ago3 mins

What do you do when you are in a sticky situation? Perhaps there is a clear right and wrong to the matter and perhaps there is not. What is your default position? Is it to dig in on principle, compromise, or cave? The depth of the issues and the personalities involved will determine how far you might go. For instance, most of us will try to get along. We may not like, or even agree with, the direction that a concern is being managed, but the stakes are low enough to keep us from the fight. This seems reasonable. What…

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Beginning healing, beginning hope

Ron Martin4 years ago2 years ago3 mins

The time is coming, as it does every year, when we approach the Season of Lent. For many of us, Lent is, traditionally, the season of penitence and giving something up. Often, our Priest or Pastor will have a specific theme or practice that they want to stress during the season, whether it is rosary prayer, confession, more regular attendance at Eucharist; there is, generally, a theme for the season every year. As I sit at my desk pondering Lent and what discipline I would like my congregation to practice over the 40 days, I can’t help but think about…

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True freedom

True freedom

The case for charity

The case for charity

The case for charity

Beginning healing, beginning hope

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