It's Not About Platitudes When Confronted With Suffering

Even if we are correct, it is often better to shut up and say nothing. You know, we Christians can sometimes be hard on Jewish traditions. It is true that Jesus often called out the Pharisees for their traditions, but we forget that He only did so when it conflicted…

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It’s Not About Platitudes When Confronted With Suffering

Even if we are correct, it is often better to shut up and say nothing. You know, we Christians can sometimes be hard on Jewish traditions. It is true that Jesus often called out the Pharisees for their traditions, but we forget that He only did so when it conflicted…

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Washington Mudslide, Punishment or Chance?

Washington National Guard going through mud and debris after Saturday’s mudslide Photo was posted on Twitter by WA National Guard, a govt agency, hence image is public domain My day took an emotional turn after I learned of the report on “Woman loses 4-month-old daughter, mother in deadly Washington state…

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News Roundup: Holidays, God Breaks Your Bones, More on Offenses, and More Meanderings

  Roundup of tidbits related to recent postings and/or of interest within the COG community Holidays and Holy Days Are Upon Us The past year, I’ve attempted to get out of the habit of regurgitating the same old things when it comes to holidays and holy days (unlike some other…

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