Tag: God the Father
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An Open Letter to Rep. Jones of Tennessee

Dear Representative Jones, First, grief. On Wednesday, August 27, during a school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, two children—Harper Moyski (10) and Fletcher Merkel (8)—were killed, and many others were wounded. The alleged shooter, 23-year-old born Robert Westman, died by suicide at the scene. City and national reports place the number of injured…
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The Door Between Two Pillars: Sovereignty and Responsibility in Salvation

There is a door, old and narrow, on which two mighty pillars are engraved – one reads “Chosen before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:4), and the other declares “Repent, and believe the gospel” (Mark 1:15). Many, standing before it, despair to walk through. “If God must choose me,” they cry, “what use is…
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“Love your neighbor”

On Tuesday, May 27th, a Christian-sponsored “Rattle in Seattle” demonstration began at 5 p.m. on the 4th Avenue steps of City Hall in downtown Seattle. After the protest turned violent across the street at a counter-protest, Mayor Bruce Harrell gave the following statement, “Seattle is proud of our reputation as a welcoming, inclusive city for…
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The Role of Adam and Eve in God’s Plan of Redemption

The Bible is a unified story where everything connects, weaving together themes of creation, sacrifice, and redemption. It is a collection of sixty-six books composed and compiled over 2,000 years by forty authors on three continents. One of the most striking connections is between Adam’s rib in the Old Testament and the spear that pierced Jesus’ side…
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The True Cost of Following Jesus Christ

Following Jesus Christ is a profound and life-changing decision, one that demands a personal cost for those who choose to be His disciples. Throughout the Bible, Jesus Himself clearly defines what it means to be His follower, emphasizing the sacrificial nature of this commitment. From counting the cost to embracing suffering and renouncing worldly attachments,…