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If you can’t change the weather … change your location

Sunday evening the wind began to howl out of the north. Prognosticators ensured viewers will consider them worth listening to another day. It is that time of the year. We will look for frost on the pumpkin soon. Most of the time we simply add layers and enjoy whatever … Continue reading

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The Room Wins

etrek-1007_003.JPGLeadership beyond power took on an interesting twist as we gathered for our first of two days on the campus of Biblical Seminary. Sally works with a noted architect and together they use a phrase to describe the power of space, “The room always wins.” Rather than the normal … Continue reading

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Remembering Francis

An article on Francis of Assissi in the Celtic Daily Prayer notes,

The painted crucifix in the derelict church of San Damiano seemed to say to him, ‘Build My Church, which, as you see, is in ruins.’ He began to rebuild the chapel, stone by stone. but the word

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Congratulations Uncle Bill

From the Baptist Messenger,

 The Singing Churchmen of Oklahoma are pleased to announce Bill Littleton as the recipient of the “F.Royce Brown Lifetime of Music Ministry Award” for 2007. This aware was instituted in honor of Royce Brown, minister of music emeritus at Sapulpa, First, and long-time music

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Consuming Jesus by Metzger, Chapter 3

lion_witch_wardrobe.jpgGood “Witches” and Bad “Witches” dominate(d) many a youngsters imagination. The classic “Wizard of Oz” portrayed the “Wicked Witch of the West” as a “fallen power.” She used her powers to oppress and dominate. C.S. Lewis’ Witch and her fascination with the magic inscribed on the stone table form … Continue reading

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