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Before Me:  Living In The Presence of God

[Note:  The following is the prepared notes for a sermon given to the Dalles, Oregon congregation on Sabbath, December 6, 2025.] Introduction: The Depth of Hebrew Words and the Challenge of Translation The Hebrew Scriptures are composed in a language … Continue reading

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The Justice and Mercy of God in the Psalms of David

[Note:  This is the prepared text for a split sermon given to the Portland, Oregon congregation on Sabbath, October 25, 2025.] Part I: The Righteous Anger of the Imprecatory Psalms Introduction: The Tension of Mercy and Judgment Many believers today … Continue reading

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A Pre-Mortem Thought Experiment On The Second American Civil War: Part Three

[Note:  For those interested in reading this grim thought experiment from the beginning, read part one and part two.] As we find to the conclusion of this thought experiment about a civil war between progressive and traditionalist elements in the … Continue reading

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