A weekly newsletter about family, faith and culture, written by A. Z. Adams.
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Greetings, Brothers and Sisters! I pray that you all are doing well or at least improving, given the sickness that has been circulating lately. Please join us in praying for all who are suffering from this awful cough, which seems to hit the young the hardest. There is something so
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Even within our own numbers, we frequently ask each other why certain groups fail and what could cause us to lose our way or disintegrate. Generational continuity, keeping the lamp burning, is a primary imperative in our service and obligation to Jesus. "The wise ones, however, took oil in jars alon
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How do we know when we're hearing the truth? For that matter, how do we even know what truth is? How do we know when we're being deceived? I don't believe we can know truth as individual pieces. I think we have to see a greater design, a greater whole, and then assess the pieces in terms of how they
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These are troubling times. As most of you know, former President Trump was shot this past Saturday. Thankfully, he was not seriously wounded, but two other people were gravely injured, and one was killed. The bullet pierced his ear, narrowly missing his head by a fraction of an inch.
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As a congregation, we have been delving into the foundations and framework for the wholeness of life promised in Christ. Recent news has made me believe that others, from a rather differing worldview, are also seeking an encompassing approach to culture and life.
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A Veil Obscuring Identity The Bible has a fascinating story in Genesis that might puzzle modern readers. It describes Jacob falling in love with Laban’s daughter, Rachel. Laban, a wily character, convinces Jacob to work for him for seven years to marry Rachel. However, Rachel is the younger daughter,
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When considering God’s truth or our connections within the body, we either approach these from a frame of individualism or recognize that He is forming a corporate design—the body of Christ. Similarly, when considering the truth of Scripture and God’s promises therein, it's important to view all the
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Greetings! I trust you all had a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July, despite the heat. It’s amazing how quickly the Texas sun and swelter can crisp the grass and dry up the moisture we gratefully received during the spring. Summer is definitely upon us, but on a positive