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"The proper way for men to pray," said Deacon Lemuel Keyes,

"and the only proper attitude is down upon the knees."

"No, I should say, the way to pray," said Reverend Dr. Wise,

"is standing straight with arms…

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I was an unlikely character in the urban scene of Long Beach, California. Drawn there because of the raw need of those who lived on the street ... those who needed more than food and shelter--they needed Jesus.

One day, I had gone into the city park where so many…

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We were deep in discussion when she stopped, put both hands squarely down on the lunch table in an emphatic manner and said, “I do trust God—really I do. But I struggle with letting go of the anxiety and sometime fear. I'm wondering if you can help…

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I know it is March Madness and basketball brackets are on people's minds--'so we're clear, I've got Duke to go all the way.

But first, for just a moment, I want to direct your thoughts to…

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The last Morning Briefing drew responses--

'God would run to me, for me?' folks wanted to know. 'Was Jesus talking real talk in what you just wrote?' Yes, Jesus was. The Father did. He would . . . run to you. Ah, the image of…

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Crazy, violent weather is sweeping through many states, mine included. Through the window, I can see my American flag whipping in the wind, and rain splashing in puddles in the street, so it is a great day to write. And as I do, I am certain my subject matter could not be any more…

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Find yourself in this story.

Think about it - when someone sends you a group picture from an event you attended... what do you do? You look for your mug. 'How do I look in this picture? Is it a 'good' shot? (i.e. is it flattering?) Ha, ha we all do it. In…

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Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Meleck H-olam. . .

"Blessed art Thou, O Lord, our God, King of the Universe, who bringeth forth the fruits of the vine." This is one of the prayers recited at a Jewish dinner table, which I experienced at a Shabbat dinner in Jerusalem in February, 2018. So very interesting - the kosher house... the rules, the warmth, the prayers, the Law. Tradition. Frankly, we goyim could learn a lot from these…

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'Ever wish you had a ring side seat? I mean, how wonderful it would be if we could step into the synagogue that day and see Jesus at work! [Luke 13] But we can imagine what he was like, especially…

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On March 1st, I marked my four year move from California to North Carolina. Very frankly, I had no idea just how big a move that really was! It was not just the thousands of miles, it was moving from the surf/beach culture to the 'South'. How does one…

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I recently heard we all have three lives - life in the womb, life once we're born, and life eternal--which we will live somewhere.1 Easy to understand, illuminates what Jesus…

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Spring flirts - especially here in North Carolina, with gardeners like me who can't wait to plant flowers and summer herbs and vegetables. The green shoots of daffodils I planted last year have magically pushed through the hard, recently frozen…

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Let's think about this a minute: Give us this day our daily bread; of course, a familiar line from the prayer Jesus taught the disciples, following "Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be…

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They had seen him do it often...

but now they wanted him to

teach them how to do it. Truly, so many settings,

so many people - the disciples had seen Jesus

heal the…

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What was important to Jesus-then and now?  

I wonder what Jesus thought about each one of the disciples, because while we think of them as ‘the twelve’, Jesus called them individually – he knew them as distinct…

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It is not flashy or high tech.  It is often difficult to understand.  It requires focus and discipline to avoid being pulled away by distraction.  And yet – one new study shows that consumption four times a…

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The shocking power of Jesus.

Have you ever noticed that Jesus led a very full life?  There was nothing shy or retiring about our Lord.  In Luke 8, the historian captured several scenes and encounters of Jesus in the…

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Imagine you arrive at the dinner party a little late. As you enter the dining area, you see Jesus reclining at table with the others--in the middle-eastern style, legs sort of to the side, feet behind. A woman walks in, approaches Jesus, and kneels near his…