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February 27, 2012

I’m the Best Kind of Zombie

We all face temptations every day. Sometimes it seems impossible to resist. But Jesus has given us a way. We were once dead in our sins and transgressions, but Christ has made us alive again in Him. We are like zombies who once were dead...

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February 26, 2012

God Desires What Is Best for Us

Our wonderful youth minister Colie offered the sermon for our Ash Wednesday service this past week because our terrific Pastor Dave was busy moving his whole family here to Oregon from North Dakota. During the sermon Colie shared an illustration that got me thinking. As I...

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February 25, 2012

Mad Is Easier than Sad

As we enter the Lenten season, and I ponder the sins I struggle with, a thought occurred to me that encapsulates my struggle: mad is easier than sad. In other words, when someone hurts me and I feel sad, it is easier to decide to...

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February 22, 2012

To Repent in Ashes and Sackcloth

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of the season of Lent. If you are interested in the history of Ash Wednesday, check out the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church website. The focus of Lent is often on giving up something, of sacrificing something to draw...

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February 18, 2012

Thou Shall Not Covet

The Ten Commandments are the basic law that was given to the Israelites by God. The last of the commandments is stated in Exodus 20:17 as follows: “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his manservant or...

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