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Racing Hearts

  Eight weeks from election day and having survived two National Conventions I’m already sick of the squabbling.  Out of a sense of obligation I regretfully look at my facebook page and struggle with the desire to ‘unfriend’ a few … Continue reading

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Moses Fixation

There is no third option between worshipping and trusting God and idolatry.  We will either worship the uncreated God or we will worship some created thing be it something we’ve produced from our own imaginings, our own effort or the … Continue reading

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Really, “Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs”?

John Sheldon in 1994 wrote for Britain Yearly Meeting: “The acceptance of the practice of music as a legitimate activity for Friends has been difficult because of the clear view expressed by early Friends.  …our founder, George Fox, says in … Continue reading

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“The Bread of Life”

  When Gayle Maudlin baked yeast rolls for the chicken and noodle dinners that paid the mortgage on the Meeting House in Kokomo the aroma that filled the place was absolutely delightful.  It’s hard to imagine that mixed with a … Continue reading

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“The Bread of Life”

When Gayle Maudlin baked yeast rolls for the chicken and noodle dinners that paid the mortgage on the Meeting House in Kokomo the aroma that filled the place was absolutely delightful.  It’s hard to imagine that mixed with a little … Continue reading

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When Seeing Isn’t Believing John 6: ff

…everyone had had enough, [and Jesus] said to his disciples,“Collect the pieces left over, so that nothing may be lost.” And when this was done there were twelve baskets filled with what remained of the five barley loaves.   All … Continue reading

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Who are these weirdos called ‘mystics’?

We hear of remarkable people—in the Bible and elsewhere—into whom God poured himself and who then pour themselves out for God. But can we be like them? Is the cost of coming so close to God that we want to … Continue reading

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Having God in a Box

Spokane Friends met at A.M. Cannon Park on Sunday to worship and play.  I think I found a a great text for a Picnic!  It is a story that has caused heads to be scratched in Jewish circles for millenia. … Continue reading

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You Can’t Go Home Again…

It has always been important to me that Jesus, when speaking of himself, often called himself ‘Son of Man’. It reinforces my understanding of Jesus’ humanity. I guess I need to know that Jesus was a human being, a person … Continue reading

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Seeing Through the Eyes of Jesus

The text presents Jairus as the President of the local synagogue but we shouldn’t miss the reality that he is first, a desperate and grief stricken husband and father who comes pleading for the healing of his daughter. What parent … Continue reading

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