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How Do You Spend Your Sundays?
By
Carolyn Henderson
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) I know a number of people who work on Sundays. One of them, a waitress, described a recent interaction with a diner, a church-goer who was ordering lunch after a morning round of worship service and Sunday School:…
If I Were Taller, I’d Look Thinner, and Other Bible Truths
By
Carolyn Henderson
“Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?” Matthew 6:27 I ran into this verse the other day, and I’m embarrassed to admit that I’d never seen it before. Oh, I’ve seen one like it — my New International Version records a similar sounding verse that says, “Who of you by worrying…
Christian Sheep: We Can Learn from Goats
By
Carolyn Henderson
I’ll never forget the first time I milked a goat. My best friend from college, whose degree was in animal husbandry but who more importantly kept goats and milked them herself, was convinced that my family needed two of the animals, because we had just moved out in the country and were seeking to live…
It’s a Secret, but Many Christians Do Distrust God
By
Carolyn Henderson
“Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 We all approach life from a certain world view. And while the dictators of politically correct doctrine decry bias as a bad thing, it’s really just a realistic thing. No matter how much pressure is placed upon us by the mass media, political structure, and academic establishment, we…
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