Monthly Archives: September 2008

4 Minute Devotions: Church or Kingdom?

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Stushie

Are denominations important for our spiritual journey? Are Christians dividing their loyalty between Christ and the Church?   Podcast version here   Acts 17: 27 God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him … Continue reading →

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Political Cartoons: Fiddling with Finances

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Stushie

When will Nancy Pelosi learn to keep quiet until AFTER the vote takes place????? This is not a time for partisan politics…ON BOTH SIDES!!!!

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4 Minute Devotions: Holocaustic or Holistic?

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Stushie

Do we use faith as a weapon of fear and hostility, or as an instrument of compassion and reconciliation?   Podcast version here   2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens … Continue reading →

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British ‘Moralist’ says Dementia Patients Have a ‘Duty to Die’

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Stushie

By Hilary White 9/23/2008 LifeSiteNews “If you’re demented, you’re wasting people’s lives – your family’s lives – and you’re wasting the resources of the National Health Service.” LONDON, (LifeSiteNews) – In an interview, Baroness Mary Helen Warnock has said that … Continue reading →

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Politics: Does McCain have Alzheimer’s ?

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Stushie

It’s the question that no one is asking, but perhaps we should.   I’ve watched John McCain do several on the spot interviews and during last night’s debate, I wondered if he is suffering from an early onset of Alzheimer’s. … Continue reading →

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Political Cartoons: Absent of Present?

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Stushie

McCain; Will he stay or will he go? A Big night for both presidential players….

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4 Minute Devotions: The Biggest Sinner in the World

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Stushie

Who is the biggest sinner in the world? The honest answer may shock us.   Podcast version here   1 Timothy 1:15           Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save … Continue reading →

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4 Minute Devotions: Uncertain Times

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Stushie

During the present economic crisis, it’s time to remind ourselves that our trust is in God, and not in greed.   Podcast version here   Psalm 77:8      Has his unfailing love vanished forever? Has his promise failed for all … Continue reading →

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Political Cartoons: Super Senators

Posted on September 25, 2008 by Stushie

This is a job for…. Obama and McCain?????

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4 Minute Devotions: Numbers or Nurturing?

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Stushie

Numbers or nurturing? Do church youth groups have to be big before they are successful? Isn’t nurturing kids more important than numbers?   Deuteronomy 32:10   In a desert land he found him, in a barren and howling waste. He … Continue reading →

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