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In Sin and Error Pining
I absolutely love old hymns. Of course I have to say that for most of my growing-up-in-church-years, I didn’t appreciate them all that much. I remember quite clearly, however, the Sunday morning when we sang “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”, and for the first time I actually processed its lyrics. As I sang along,…
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The Wonders of His Love
For a few weeks now I’ve been trying to formulate into words something I’ve observed for decades: The richest Christmas celebrations happen when the “Reason for the Season” is center stage in our hearts. Christmas without Jesus surely could be likened to thinking a sweet-cream pie is delicious: Sure, it’s nice, but wait until pumpkin…
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Two Prodigal Hearts
When I was young, we could go to Knott’s Berry Farm and watch melodramas set in old western days. The shows were especially fun because we were encouraged to participate with applause and cheers when the “hero” or heroin entered or left the stage. But when the villain came and went, loud, long “boos” resounded.…
Susie Souther
Pondering Jesus 