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The Clout of Christian Nobodies
The success of the Gospel isn’t measured by the popularity of its people or it’s appeal to the world, but by the obedience of simple folks to the Holy Spirit. The cost is often high, but the results are beyond measure. Think you need a big name to shake the world? Think again. The Holy Spirit and a bunch…
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The Church That Was (A Long Time Ago)
(Since the Author of Hebrews told Jesus’ followers to “provoke one another to love and good deeds”, here are some provocations I collected over the years that I hope to launch every day or two. Blessings and provocations upon you. —j) Aristides watched Christians. He lived in the early 2nd century AD, and he saw believers who believed and who…
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Galilean Wedding, Streaming Version
If you haven’t seen the full stage presentation of the Galilean Wedding, have a look here. Huge thanks to The Life Center in Orangevale, CA.
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A Rock for Your Soul
What is a soul and why do you have one? Here’s a short answer. Enjoy. Really.
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Hello Facebook Christians
Hello Facebook Christians, People are reading your posts. So as you write, paste, tag and share—remember. Remember that followers of Jesus are not fearful people. Followers of Jesus are not angry people. Followers of Jesus are the least offendable people in the world because they are not of the world. Jesus said His followers were refreshing to others.…
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Re-Reading Screwtape
It had been a few years since I last read C.S. Lewis’ “The Screwtape Letters”, so I decided to listen to the audio book to take the edge off a long drive to southern California. I had read the book over twenty times, and my dull journey seemed a good time for a refresher of this great Christian classic. If you’re not familiar…
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In the Headlines: What Have Astronomers Really Discovered?
I love the universe. I was an astronomy minor at university, and like a bug to light I’m drawn to all the latest star-science. And as you can guess, this is a dilemma. I’m a follower of Jesus—I love cosmology and believe in the most grandiose terms that God made the universe to declare His…
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The Sword Cuts Both Ways…
A thought for a turbulent time: A debate now rages over people who believe their chosen “identity” in life nullifies the data assigned to them at conception. A few years ago, people who sincerely denied this data were deemed insane. Now an irrational cultural shift has ensued in which Christians are censured for pointing out…
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“Decoding the Future” Revelation Course Has Arrived
You can check it out and order it here. Enjoy!
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The Furnaces of Auschwitz: Where Was God?
(…and, yes, God rescued the Hebrew youths…)
Jay McCarl 