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From Slave to Missionary: Meet St. Patrick
From Slave to Missionary: Meet St. Patrick This article first appeared on Core Christianity March 13, 2023 at https://corechristianity.com/resources/articles/from-slave-to-missionary-meet-st-patrick It’s a tragedy that many people who hear the name St. Patrick only think of leprechauns, clovers, gaudy green clothes, and imbibing copious quantities of beer. Or, if perhaps they are a bit more historically inclined…
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POEM: Postdiluvian Blues
Postdiluvian Blues On days when clouds press downand mist ascends to meet them,all the world’s a vapor, it’s Tohu va-Vohu all over again. Silence smothers the globe untila tiny explosion screamsand a red-flame flares, a light-house flickers in the darkness. Briar-bound leaves writhethen settle down gray and…
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Dirt – A New Sonnet
Dirt – A New Sonnet I was honored when Faith Crawford and R. Scott Clark asked for a poem on the incarnation to publish this Christmas. This poem was first posted on The Heidelblog. You can find the original link here. I have also posted the poem below. I hope you enjoy and that it…
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Why Advent is Every Day of the Year
Why Advent is Every Day of the Year Whether we’re young, old or somewhere in between the Christmas season is a time of waiting. For many, the coming of Christmas is an occasion for joy and excitement. For others, it might be a difficult time of loneliness or grief. No matter which way we feel…
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The Real Santa Claus: Meet Nicholas of Myra
The Real Santa Claus: Meet Nicholas of Myra This article first appeared at CoreChristianity.com on December 12, 2022 at https://corechristianity.com/resources/articles/the-real-santa-claus-nicholas-of-myra; May contain affiliate links. ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that…
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Is God Punishing Me for My Sin?
Is God Punishing Me for My Sin? This article first appeared at CoreChristianity.com on September 2, 2018 at https://corechristianity.com/resources/articles/did-i-give-my-grandmother-cancer-is-god-punishing-me “Did I give my grandmother cancer?” One of my students asked this as tears began to well up in her eyes. My heart broke as I realized she thought God was punishing her for sin and lack…