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Obviously, I need to re-evaluate the time I have available for posting.  I’m doing a pretty good job keeping up with the readings, but maybe a weekly or semi-weekly posting schedule will be better than shooting for every weekday.  Now that this draft is a couple of weeks old, I really have some catching up [...]

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Luke 15 contains three parables that are very familiar to many. I’ve read and preached on the prodigal son many times. While reading the passage this time, one phrase struck me – “Father give me…”
In verse 12, the son expresses his arrogant, thankless attitude by thinking he deserved anything.  Loving parents prodivde for [...]

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While reading chapters 7-8 of Luke, one passage in particular caught my attention.
In 7:36-47 we see Jesus invited to dine with a Pharisee, cared for by a woman regarded by all as a “sinner” and Jesus using this recognition to make a strong point.
This woman came in and provided care for Jesus that should have [...]

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