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By Those Who Practice Peace

Philippians 4:7 makes an interesting comment about peace: “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Given my own background and religious beliefs, for a long time I did not … Continue reading

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Gone Fishing

Fishing is an activity I have never particularly enjoyed, despite repeated attempts. Aside from some experiences as an elementary school student using a small net to catch fish in the Gifted class’ fish tank, which were not greatly encouraged, I … Continue reading

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War Is Only A Cowardly Escape From The Problems Of Peace

War can take many forms, of which bloody combat is only the most obvious and brutal. Today in my inbox, I got a link to an update on one of the wars that has been engulfing the Tampa radio scene … Continue reading

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Can Anyone Make Peace Anymore?

Every day these days brings forth some kind of news about some kind of conflict, whether a new one in a new place, or an update on an existing one.  Millionaire football players argue with billionaire team owners about the … Continue reading

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Exploring The Ironies of the Unity of Faith And The Gifts of Christ: Ephesians 4:1-8

In the second post on what will probably be a series on the ironies of the claims of the new COG America group [1], I would like to point out some of the particularly rich ironies of their claim to … Continue reading

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