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The Restoration of Beauty

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Joe Chambers

Music is a sacrament.~ Bono For the Christian, pleasure is innocent until proven guilty. ~ Tim Keller At various times, we all come to a place where we notice something almost sacramental, rich, and holy about the experience of listening to … Continue reading →

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Curious or Critical?

Posted on June 19, 2024 by Joe Chambers

“I know you think you understand what you thought I said but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant” – Alan Greenspan I saw an interview where the reporter asked a celebrity what … Continue reading →

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The Wedding

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Joe Chambers

When they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine.” John 2v3 Most thirty-something singles who attend a wedding at some point imagine their wedding day.  Is this happening for Jesus as he … Continue reading →

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The Hope of Darkness

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Joe Chambers

From noon on, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon.  Matthew 27v45 On February 14th, 1884, Theodore Roosevelt lost his beloved mother and, a few hours later, lost the love of his life, Alice, after giving birth … Continue reading →

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Enemy Love

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Joe Chambers

(Judas) came up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you are here to do.” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and arrested him. Matthew 26v49-50 One day Ernest Hemingway was … Continue reading →

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Grace in the Garden

Posted on March 3, 2024 by Joe Chambers

(Jesus) threw himself on the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me, yet not what I want but what you want.” Matthew 26:39 We all will go through a time of deep … Continue reading →

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Grow Into Your Calling

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Joe Chambers

For each one of us, there is only one thing necessary: to fulfill our own destiny, according to God’s will, to be what God wants us to be. – Thomas Merton I entered a relationship with Jesus that I was … Continue reading →

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This Is the Time to Be Slow

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Joe Chambers

This is the time to be slow, Lie low to the wall Until the bitter weather passes. Try, as best you can, not to let The wire brush of doubt Scrape from your heart All sense of yourself And your … Continue reading →

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Inside-Out Living

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Joe Chambers

“Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of God. - Jesus This week a man came by my study at the church. I was the only one there. He looked familiar, … Continue reading →

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Love Hurts

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Joe Chambers

“Ministry that costs nothing accomplishes nothing.” – John Henry Jowett A man is thinking about leaving his wife because she is difficult. He is correct. She is a very harsh woman. But we pray together, and I listen, and he stays with … Continue reading →

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