The musical Wicked, based on the book of the same name, explores the nature of wickedness. Who determines what is wicked? Society? Is the wicked one the one who looks different or the one who is beautiful based on society but acts unkindly? Psalm 64 – wicked, explores this question. Psalm 64 In the first […]
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With all that has happened over the past months, Psalm 2 struck me as particularly relevant. “Why do the nations conspire and the people’s plot in vain? The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed.” (Psalm 2:1-2 NIV) Other versions say “Why do the nations rage and […]
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Liar, liar, pants on fire – appropriate phrase as we listen to the political rhetoric around us. Satan is the prince of lies, a master of deception, and if so, his presence is apparent throughout our society. Lies are everywhere. They are destructive, none more so than the lies we tell ourselves. Amidst all of […]
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Ordinary Time – Season of Stability Kids routinely test their teachers, especially middle-school aged students with new teachers. They want to see how far they can go, what they can get away with. Often they ask questions not out of genuine interest but to see if they can stump the teacher or undermine their authority. […]
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