Graduation Symbolism

I’m always struck by the ceremony of university commencements. Having recently participated in my last one (for myself), I thought it fitting to make a comment on the symbolism. Universities

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Faith is Proof

The word faith is often used colloquially as a synonym for trust or belief: “You just have to have faith.” That is the “official” definition of faith as found in the Oxford

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Posts Resuming Shortly

Remain calm and in your seats – posts will resume soon! I’ve recently completed my degree, moved with my family to another state, and started a new job. Once things settle down a bit I&

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Long-winded Paul

There is a story in the New Testament that is morbidly funny. I don’t want to make light of a tragic event but everything worked out in the end so maybe there is justification in seeing the h

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Being Chosen People

In our egalitarian society in the United States we tend to shy away from things that hint of inequality. As a nation fighting for independence from England, we fought for freedom from aristocracy.

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Judging Without Hypocrisy

The Apostle Paul in teaching the Romans preached against a multitude of sins. “For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into

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Stand By Me

Here’s a beautiful rendition of a beautiful gospel song, a plea for the Lord to remain nearby when traveling through the trials of life. When the storms of life are raging Stand by me When th

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The Father and the Son

One of the logical implications of knowing that God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ are distinct Beings is that humankind has a special relationship to God and have an opportunity to become mor

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