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Be Realistically Hopeful
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chadhovind
The Bible is Too Niavely Optimistic Most religions have a way of elevating yourself. Usually it is some version of good deeds. In Buddhism you get enlightenment. In Islam you follow the 7 pillars. In Judaism you keep the law. In Christian Science you mediate on real vs the unreal. When you look at all…
We Are Capable of Anything
By
chadhovind
I am capable of anything because I am just as capable of being as foolish, as unloving, unkind, and unaware as any horror story I’ve ever heard, it drives me to seek wisdom from God and others. So, the Bible’s teaching about how messed up EVERY human heart is makes me realistic about myself, because…
Look Up
By
chadhovind
There was a powerful man from the Bible and ancient history named Cyrus. He was a leader. A ruler. A mover and a shaker. He ruled the Empire of Persia around 600 BC . And even he had this longing for something more. Even as a relatively nonreligious leader, he had a longing, a stirring,…
Jesus….the Best Gift ever
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chadhovind
If anything the last year has shown us is that nothing is certain. The only certain thing is that… there is nothing certain. Few things can be counted on concretely. Few things live up to their claims. Remember that scene from A CHRISTMAS STORY where Ralphy gets the secret decoder ring. He had heard all…
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