Month: November 2006
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Obsessive-compulsive
I mentioned in my last post that when Alec visits us we enjoy watching episodes of Monk. Monk has been the all the rage for a while in the community. It is a clever show. If you haven’t seen the series, the story centers around a disabled San Francisco detective who works as a subcontractor…
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Poetry by Sam Poat
Sam Poat was inspired to write this poem based on Martin Heidegger: Between Good and Evil—a philosophical biography of Martin Heidegger. Sam used quotes from the book and juxtaposed them with his own thoughts. Oh come ye, here, to drink of life far gone and wasted. To taste of images and shadows of things undone.…
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Community, Cross, and New Creation
This weekend we have visiting with us, Alec Brooks, our friend and mentor. Alec was president of Bethany Fellowship for a number of years and currently leads Charis International, a relief and development support ministry. We really enjoy when Alec comes, not just for his teachings, but the fellowship and evenings of ice cream and…
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Witness or Reputation?
“Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” (Matt. 5:17) As Christians we are concerned about our witness. We want our deeds to demonstrate to those around us the reality of God and His kingdom values. Recent news about the moral failing…
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For Derek, Wishing Him a Hoppy Birthday
Derek