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Keep on Trying

Posted on April 11, 2018April 12, 2018 by LiberatingWord
Did you hear about the three preachers who ended up in hell? One was a Baptist who believed “once saved always saved.” One was a Methodist who believed that it was possible to “fall ... Read More

Where do you put your faith?

Posted on April 10, 2018April 12, 2018 by LiberatingWord
Then Yahweh said, “Write down the vision, inscribe it clearly on tablets. For the vision awaits an appointed time; pressing on to fulfillment it will not fail. Though it seems slow, wait for it:... Read More

Security

Posted on March 19, 2018March 19, 2018 by LiberatingWord
Flying as much as I do, I think often about “security.” Ben Franklin offered some now-famous words that are little heeded: “Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain secur... Read More

The Irony of Being Born Again

Posted on March 12, 2018March 14, 2018 by LiberatingWord
Yesterday’s assigned Gospel lesson was about Nicodemus’s nighttime visit with Jesus. Fundamentalists love the part about being “born again” and use it as a litmus test for whet... Read More

A Hope Repair Shop

Posted on January 11, 2018January 11, 2018 by LiberatingWord
I have no idea what the sign actually said, but, driving to the airport after a great meeting with wonderful colleagues, it seems it said, “Hope Repaired Here.” It was tempting to turn aro... Read More

Steadfast Love

Posted on September 13, 2017September 13, 2017 by LiberatingWord
There is a blog that asks, “What if God’s love really does endure forever?” Two of my favorite books are If Grace is True and If God is Love. All three challenge us to believe things... Read More

A Return to Prayer

Posted on July 13, 2017July 12, 2017 by LiberatingWord
One year ago today, I stopped praying. We had reached the place in Bill’s illness where it was clear that the miracle for which we had been praying was not going to happen. As impossibly painful as ... Read More

Inspire AND Provoke

Posted on April 27, 2017April 26, 2017 by LiberatingWord
After taking the week after Easter off from writing Liberating Word, I apparently returned determined to make everyone mad about something. I began the week by praising the company of doubters and nam... Read More

The Fear of Snakes

Posted on March 9, 2017March 8, 2017 by LiberatingWord
This Sunday is the second Sunday of Lent, and my sermon series is called Say NO to Fear; Just Say YES to Faith. This week’s topic is “The Fear of Snakes.” It is a common fear, and I ... Read More

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