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Do not be like the people of this world, but have a new mind. Then you will prove for yourselves what God wants you to do. That will be good. It will please God. And it will be all right.…
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“And It Will Be All Right” — 5th in the Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes series.
Do not be like the people of this world, but have a new mind. Then you will prove for yourselves what God wants you to do. That will be good. It will please God. And it will be all right.…
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Christian Non-Conformity: Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes, 4th in a series
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world” —Romans 12:2 This is how that verse from yesterday’s Pop Quiz starts. It’s been put this way: “No longer let the world squeeze you into its mold.” I can let that happen…
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Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes, Part 3 in a Series
“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” —Romans 12:2 That’s pretty clear. Pop Quiz: what are you doing today to help this happen? Feel free to leave a comment here, and I’ll see you soon.
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Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes, Part 2 in a Series
“This change from glory to glory is what the wisdom of the world has voted to be madness, mere enthusiasm, utter distraction. But you, woman or man of God, pay no attention to that; don’t be moved by any of…
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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes, Part 1b of a series
Several people have asked about my title for this brief series. So, a quick pit stop on this road trip to source it. From an old song, recorded by David Bowie, come these lyrics — I watch the ripples change…
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Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes, part 1.
You are the way you are because that’s the way you want to be. If you really wanted to be any different, you would be in the process of changing right now. –Fred Smith Repentance. We used to use that…
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Your’e Not First and You’re Not the Last
The final song that was the soundtrack when FDR and Churchill met was “Onward, Christian Soldiers.” It is not my intent here to wade into the controversy over this song and its usage. That’s not why you come read my…
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And That’s the Way It Is
“The Navy Hymn,” “Eternal Father Strong to Save,” and “For Those in Peril on The Sea” are all ways people refer to the second of three hymns that were the sountrack for a meeting between FDR and Churchill. It’s a…
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Forgotten Verses
It was 1 of 3 theme songs when FDR and Churchill finally met. “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” is often sung at Community Thanksgiving Services. I’ve watched people enjoying it, almost nostalgically, with our head tilted heads and…
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