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Tricky Little Things

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Fred

We know we have an idol when the threat of its removal or being taken from us provokes a strong defensive response. The Spirit of God is always working to convict God’s children that any thing pulling us away from … Continue reading →

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Gardeners and Gatekeepers

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Fred

Today marks the day my Grandma Liggin died. We were close. Very close. When I was young she taught me about gardening. I can still see her sporting that sunhat while wearing navy blue pants and a sleeveless button up … Continue reading →

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The Preacher’s Humanity and the Expectation of a Congregation

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Fred

In 1977 Frederick Buechner wrote his little book, Telling the Truth: the Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy, and Fairy Tale. There are many excerpts I could share, but what connects with me most is his description of the preaching event. It’s … Continue reading →

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What Martin Niemoller Can Teach Us, Part 2

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Fred

You can catch up on Part 1 here. In his biography of Martin Niemoller, Matthew Hockenos offers substantial evidence of WWI German Emperor Wilhelm II’s relentless commitment to the German monarchy’s faith in “providential glory.” He believed they were chosen … Continue reading →

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It Will Be Done

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Fred

We were born in a system doomed to fail built on the back of oppression hidden in a fairy tale of greed-laced delusion, seduction and confusion. It’s easy to forget where we belong. The promises of empire and disordered desire, … Continue reading →

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