On the Leech Lake reservation in the heart of one of it’s mixed communities there’s a church gathering that’s turning heads. Not because of how they worship, and not because of how many people attend, but because they look like the community that the church resides in – it’s mixed. Native and non-Native brothers and…
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Do you have uncomfortable feelings… or even bad feelings about those who are different than you? Our experiences at the hands of others, things we’ve observed or been taught, historical injustices, cultural misunderstandings, conflict between families, stereotypes – these can affect how we view and interact with people around us. The world is plagued by…
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Ever been ashamed of who you are… or wondered if you were Native enough? Whether it’s skin color, blue eyes, blood quantum, or living off the rez, some people are wondering who they are and where they fit in. Acceptance can be hard to come by. Paul, a mixed-blood Yupik from Alaska, remembers having to…
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Russ had been saved only a short time when his drinking buddies stopped by and asked him to party. A few months earlier it wouldn’t have been an issue. In fact, his friends wouldn’t have had to come looking for him. That’s just the way life was before he met Jesus. But things were different…
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Those who worship God must worship in spirit and truth. Jesus uses a strong word here – “Must”. He doesn’t leave any wiggle room. If you want to be a true worshiper you must worship in spirit and truth. It’s not an option to worship God in any other way. Anything else is false, unacceptable worship. No amount of outward expression, sincere motivation, or self-theologizing will change the standard that Jesus set for those who are true worshipers of the Father.
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Seems like everyone’s got their own version of Truth. With so many voices out there, where can we find Truth?
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Imagine yourself sitting in the doctor’s office as he gives you your test results. He doesn’t say much about the diagnosis other than you could be healthier. He then suggests that you consider taking something to help you feel better… a remedy to treat what ails you. But, you’re not overly interested. After all, there’s…
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There doesn’t seem to be many people who really have an appetite for Truth.
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