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2024-05-28T14:24:49-06:00

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The Problem of Evil and Suffering

Last updated on: May 28, 2024 at 2:24 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

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Practical Spirituality series The problem of evil is a question that deeply troubles every generation and, to some, refutes the idea of a benevolent God of love as a logical impossibility. It’s been a subject of philosophy and religion for thousands of years. People dispute the definition of evil. Some include every act that is injurious, while some include suffering itself. Why would a loving and just God allow suffering? “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you... Read more

General Christian

2024-05-24T16:55:51-06:00

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Is There a Satan?

Last updated on: May 24, 2024 at 4:55 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

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Practical Spirituality series Getting rid of unnecessary tradition for a fresh start with new generations; Gen Z. Satan is another rich tradition that has developed over the centuries. It gets the blame for everything bad that happens to us. It is an endless aggravation. Really! We need to go back and understand what Satan means. In the hours before his crucifixion, Jesus said in John 12: 31-32, “Now judgment is upon this world; now the ruler of this world will... Read more

General Christian

2024-05-21T10:20:40-06:00

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Forgiveness

Last updated on: May 21, 2024 at 10:20 am By Dorian Scott Cole

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Practical Spirituality series We don’t understand well the role of forgiveness in our lives, and neither do new generations. It’s huge. Ferreting out the basics on the topic of forgiveness is difficult. People have piled mountains of doctrine on mountains of tradition. For example, the Jews had no official doctrine regarding the afterlife. Heaven and Hell (Hades) were myths that came from other religions, namely Greek and Roman. Jesus spoke about them saying an afterlife without forgiveness was like being... Read more

General Christian

2024-05-13T17:47:20-06:00

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Projectile Vomiting Scripture on Gen Z

Last updated on: May 13, 2024 at 5:47 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

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Practical Spirituality series The doctrine of salvation chases many away. The idea of Hell for everyone not a Christian seems grossly unfair, not a reflection of a caring God, and not worthy of God. Many instinctively reject this teaching. So why do Christians insist on this idea and make it a trap for any who get close? Let’s try to come to a full understanding. Clobber verses Many people have excellent memories. A famous comedian (I can’t remember his name)... Read more

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2024-05-06T13:36:17-06:00

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Get Real!

Last updated on: May 6, 2024 at 1:36 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

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Practical Spirituality series How do you minister to the 18 to 30+ age group? Problems and answers. “Get real” is the phrase I would use to describe new generations’ attitude toward spirituality and the church. It’s also the phrase I would use to describe many people’s attitude since around 1900 when the church attendance and membership started to decline as a percentage of the population. Our pastor’s sermon this morning talked about the letter to the church in Sardis, which... Read more

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2024-05-01T18:58:18-06:00

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Sacred or Secular?

Last updated on: May 1, 2024 at 6:58 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

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Practical spirituality series. We love to throw contemptuous words at each other, branding others as being disapproved of or unacceptable. Soon a word becomes a symbol of everything we hate and everything we hate gets lumped in. We hate everything not like us. We like black and white and easy thinking, so shades of difference become something to hate. Yet we are predominantly similar despite minor differences. Argh! Only two categories exist for being and behavior. Behavior that represents a... Read more

General Christian

2024-04-30T15:53:00-06:00

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There Can Only Be Money

Last updated on: April 30, 2024 at 3:53 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

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Practical Spirituality series I studied economics independently and through MIT. Semiotics gives us an idea of how we use this symbol in our mind. We equate the value of everything with money. Money is the absolute. All things boil down to money. “But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all sorts of... Read more

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2024-04-25T15:58:05-06:00

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Does anyone really know what time it is?

Last updated on: April 25, 2024 at 3:58 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

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Practical Spirituality series “Does anyone really know what time it is?” asks the existential song by Chicago. “The song stresses the importance of taking time to appreciate the small pleasures in life instead of rushing from one place to another against the clock.” Been there, done that. Thought I would never get derailed. Having time to pursue my passions to help others is a wonderful gift. “So Jesus answered them and said, “My teaching is not Mine, but His who... Read more

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2024-04-26T08:28:57-06:00

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Homelessness

Last updated on: April 26, 2024 at 8:28 am By Dorian Scott Cole

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Practical Spirituality Series The US Supreme Court will review a law banning homeless individuals from just about any public areas, imposing fines and jail time. Here is where you can make an important difference. This problem has two sides. On one side is the homeless, who often, through no fault of their own, have no place to stay. This includes women and children. (Statistics later in this article.) On the other side is the in-your-face problem created by lack of... Read more

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2024-04-22T10:09:42-06:00

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Facing Challenges

Last updated on: April 22, 2024 at 10:09 am By Dorian Scott Cole

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Practical Spirituality series Two awe-inspiring people are Helen Keller and Charlie Chaplin. Chaplin is one of my favorite actors. In silent film, he communicated through his expressiveness. The immense painful experiences in his early life apparently gave him the ability to create lovable and expressive characters like the Hobo and The Tramp. Helen Keller was both deaf and blind at 19 months. Very patient people worked with her so that eventually she could communicate and talk to large groups of... Read more

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