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Musings work through questions and wonderings. They are notoriously partial and in-process.

Musings for the week ending August 27, 2021

Lived Faith Pray Misconceptions about God the Father in combination with a high-negative affect can lead to malformed prayer. Proclaim Duty. Bearing Jesus’ image, proclaiming his good news, and loving as he loves form the church into a community that … Continue reading

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Text and Ears

Preaching and the preparation behind it must be submitted to the requirements of both text and hearers. This means one’s preaching style must flex as needed. The preacher will strive to practice proper sermon preparation and toward clear delivery that … Continue reading

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No Tools for Judging

Humans cannot judge persons, for we simply lack the capacity. Because our perception of reality is linear, the ever-changing reality of people’s character is hidden from us. We have partial perception, filtered by our assumptions, so we cannot see others … Continue reading

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Healing Silence

Silence is an ongoing decision to take a periodic rest from making any sound. It is something planned and engaged in as an interior condition of the soul that is simultaneously an outward-facing force. The purpose of silence is growth … Continue reading

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Musings for the week ending August 20, 2021

Lived Faith Prayer is conversation, and conversation can be awkward, dry, emotional, angry, or… anything. Sometimes I think it sounds a lot like muttering to yourself. God loves us, even when we do not get it. Honest, intentional, and consistent … Continue reading

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