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2011-04-19T14:44:00-05:00

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I No Longer Say, How Could They?

Last updated on: April 19, 2011 at 2:44 pm By Christy Thomas

I was only 20 years old when I first read the story. Although I suppose I had heard much of it before, I also know I spent most of my teen years routinely ignoring any words coming from my Sunday School teachers and from the pastors. I had become a master at blocking out anything to do with spiritual things. Typical youthful arrogance, I suspect. Thought I knew everything. But in my college years, I read the story. Really read... Read more

2011-04-14T09:30:00-05:00

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Better than Sliced Bread

Last updated on: April 14, 2011 at 9:30 am By Christy Thomas

Every once in a while, a piece of technology comes along that really doesn’t complicate one’s life–but actually makes it easier. Most technology simply adds to our workloads or our overloaded brains. Let’s face it: since the invention of the PC, the personal secretary has all but disappeared. Now nearly everyone is expected to type their own reports, correspondence, books, etc., and to produce more at the same time. Another example: washing machines and dryers may have meant that laundry... Read more

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2011-04-13T10:34:00-05:00

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Easter Dates; Easter Thoughts

Last updated on: April 13, 2011 at 10:34 am By Christy Thomas

On Sunday, one of my church members approached me, saying, “I have a column idea for you.” Always on the lookout for help, I eagerly gave him my attention. “Would you please tell me how the date of Easter is calculated? I always know when Christmas is, but never understand when Easter will fall.” Excellent question. Quick answer: It’s the first Sunday after the first full moon after the Spring Equinox. The spring equinox, March 21 (technically, it may be... Read more

2011-04-12T16:17:00-05:00

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The Holy Spirit in Your Holy Church

Last updated on: April 12, 2011 at 4:17 pm By Christy Thomas

We need to be reminded frequently of the role of the Holy Spirit in bringing about renewal in the church. I distinctly remember a pivotal moment in a D-Min class on Missions and Ministries after we had jointly studied numerous renewal/revival movements in Christian history, seeking some sort of commonalty. Essentially, we were looking for a way to engineer the movement of the Holy Spirit. After much study, reading, and discussion, we came to the conclusion that we don’t get... Read more

2011-04-07T09:11:00-05:00

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Western Diets, Food for Thought

Last updated on: April 7, 2011 at 9:11 am By Christy Thomas

>NPR aired a story last week about the impact our western diets are making on the world. Info about the story and article can be found here. The person being interviewed, Dr. Kevin Patterson, spoke of the alarming rise all over the world of Type 2 diabetes. He said, No country in the world has the resources to continue to treat diabetics the way that they’re being treated now, if the prevalence rates increase at the rates that they’re increasing... Read more

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2011-04-06T10:40:00-05:00

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Chilling Killer

Last updated on: April 6, 2011 at 10:40 am By Christy Thomas

I read this article this morning and thought I would throw up. The article speaks of one Clarence Bailey, who, having just been convicted of capital murder of an elderly woman, leaned back in his chair and grinned while the elderly woman’s son spoke during the victim impact statement time during the sentencing phase. Bailey, speaking without permission, then said, “I’m still gonna be a man.” Is our society ever going to wake up to the fact that when people... Read more

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cruelty begets cruelty

2011-04-04T20:52:00-05:00

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Our Rocks

Last updated on: April 4, 2011 at 8:52 pm By Christy Thomas

This past Sunday,we spent the morning singing our favorite Gospel hymns. A fun and poignant morning, at least for me. As we sang, “Rock of Ages,” written over 250 years ago, the exquisite language and the need expressed–that God, our Rock, would indeed open (“cleft”) for us and provide a safe hiding place–touched me deeply. Three things spoke to me. One, partly because I am feeling especially vulnerable right now as I deal with some health issues (as they say,... Read more

2011-04-01T13:51:00-05:00

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The No Phone Afternoon

Last updated on: April 1, 2011 at 1:51 pm By Christy Thomas

I walked out one afternoon earlier this week without my mobile phone. I planned to spend the afternoon in reading and sermon prep, and left the office to a place where I could work uninterrupted. About five minutes away, I realized I didn’t have my phone. I thought about turning around and getting it, but decided to go “cold turkey” instead. I had my laptop, since I would be writing, and where I’m working has free WiFi, so emailed my... Read more

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cell phone fatigue

information overload

2011-03-30T10:27:00-05:00

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On the Couch

Last updated on: March 30, 2011 at 10:27 am By Christy Thomas

Sitting in my office right now is a young child, three years old. He’s adorable, polite, much loved and in a lot of trouble right now. That’s why he is sitting on my couch. For our Children’s Day Out program, “Pastor Christy’s Couch” is the worst of punishments. All other means of gentle correction have failed and the young one has chosen to continue in behaviors that are problematic to the health of the larger classroom and to his own... Read more

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2011-03-29T15:05:00-05:00

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Rainy Days

Last updated on: March 29, 2011 at 3:05 pm By Christy Thomas

Some of the hardest words in Scripture come from Matthew, chapter 5, as part of the Sermon on the Mount: “You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and... Read more

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