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It’s Just Words…

Posted on October 11, 2016 by St. John Studies

James 1: 26 “Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.” This presidential election is unlike any other. Like some of you, I watched the … Continue reading →

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As Far As I Know*

Posted on October 9, 2016 by St. John Studies

Thirty days and counting. Sunday night is the second debate, a town-hall format. The election is a struggle for many of us, a struggle to decide what to do. At times, I feel like I am trying to “cram a … Continue reading →

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Where Do We Go for Help?

Posted on October 5, 2016 by St. John Studies

John 17:14-16  “I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that you take them out of the … Continue reading →

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Where Do We Fit In?*

Posted on October 3, 2016 by St. John Studies

Adam Hamilton cites Joseph Fletcher, an Episcopal priest who wrote a landmark book entitled Situation Ethics. In his book he tries to find middle ground between people who believe there are absolute rules that all must follow and people who … Continue reading →

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“A More Perfect Union”

Posted on September 30, 2016 by St. John Studies

Here it is…40 days until the next presidential election. I have enjoyed blogging on Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White* but it seems as if I have been on this book forever. Finally, I have crossed the … Continue reading →

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Where is That Light?

Posted on September 26, 2016 by St. John Studies

I like the early morning hours, the feeling of being quiet with my thoughts, with my prayers, a chance to sort out my priorities. I like the way my mind slowly unfolds from a night’s sleep with quite a bit … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Struggles

Posted on September 24, 2016 by St. John Studies

You feel the peace that passes all understanding. You fight the war with temptation and you win on a daily basis. You can pray without ceasing. You rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory. Yes, you think your faith … Continue reading →

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The Messy Truth

Posted on September 20, 2016 by St. John Studies

Why would anyone title a chapter “The Messy Truth about Spirituality?” There is a good reason Pastor Adam Hamilton* titles his chapter that way. It is messy. When I was a member of my previous church, I did not worry … Continue reading →

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Let’s Be Honest

Posted on September 18, 2016 by St. John Studies

Let’s be honest. Most of us have doubts. It is a total spectrum problem. By “total spectrum” I mean the most devout Christian will have doubts from time to time and the most dedicated atheist will have doubts from time … Continue reading →

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From Doubt…Humility

Posted on September 16, 2016 by St. John Studies

My Bible preaches humility. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind … Continue reading →

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