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The Promise Keeper: When God Makes a Promise, He Keeps It
Who hasn’t learned that our human promises are usually pretty flimsy? We promise many things, often with the…
God’s Love of Beauty
How does the subject of beauty shape your view of God? Have you ever taken a day off…
Devotions from Psalms Series: Thinking Thoughts About God
I turn God into whatever I think of him. Dad was a harsh disciplinarian—at least when I was…
We Are the Rule
Tonight I’m icing my knee. It’s the end of the day and my body has several smaller injuries…
Karmic Christianity
The Gospel is the good news that Christ has atoned for our iniquities through his death and that…
News Too Good
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. We’ve heard the line many times and…
Sermon Helps: Write the Closing Prayer First
Most preachers end their sermons with a prayer or a prayer period. For some preachers, the prayer closing…
Devotions from Psalms Series: Seeking Refuge
The day appeared calm enough, but Mother Nature soon released her hidden fury. My brother and I and…
An Outsider Visits a Legendary United Methodist Church
Here’s a Church Unity Project Video about the United Methodist Church and more specifically, the origins of Methodism…
In the Wake of Another Fathers’ Day…
It has been a while since my last contribution to Blue Lines…mea culpa! I have been seriously preoccupied with…
Devotions from Psalms Series: A Full Mouth
When I heard the chirping, I knew their mouths were full. After settling into my new position as…
How Do We Face Normal Life Decisions with Faith?
As we go through life, we need to be sure faith touches us where and when it’s most…