Author Archives: Hillside Laughter

Way, Truth, Life

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Hillside Laughter

Most of us are aware of the fact that Scripture tells us that Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Richard John Neuhaus comments that this is “self-evident” when one thinks of the opposites of these descriptors — … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth — May 12, 2013

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Hillside Laughter

In 2 Corinthians 3:2 (NIV), Paul writes:  “You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone.” Here is the poem I read in class this past Sunday. The Gospel According To You by Leroy Brownlow … Continue reading →

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Robins and Peonies 2

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Hillside Laughter

Dear and Faithful Reader: It saddens my heart to tell you that “my” little robins did not make it.  The original three eggs ended up with only one fledgling and he/she has “passed on.”  I think that the wind and … Continue reading →

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Robins and Peonies 1

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Hillside Laughter

Spring has finally arrived and my mowing is going on apace.  Joyce’s flowers have blossomed well — her Dogwood, her Peony Bush, and my Apple Blossoms.  I will leave it to you to figure out which is which in the next three pictures.   In addition a … Continue reading →

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HOPE

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Hillside Laughter

BRENNAN MANNING writes: “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope” (Romans 15:4 NIV). One spiritual writer has observed that human … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth — April 21, 2013

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Hillside Laughter

The Wrestling with Truth Adult Bible Fellowship began a study of 2 Corinthians on April 14, 2013. We considered the challenges of St. Paul in establishing and encouraging a new church within a pagan environment.  As best we can ascertain, … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth — March 31, 2013

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Hillside Laughter

In Wrestling with Truth (March 31, 2013), we considered the four scenes of the Resurrection story as described in Luke 24:1-12 (NIV): SCENE 1        GOING AND FINDING (v. 1-2) The women go to the tomb early on Sunday morning and … Continue reading →

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Wresting with Truth — March 24, 2013

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Hillside Laughter

Today, in Wrestling with Truth, we considered the account of Jesus’ triumphal entry in Luke 19. We first listened to a recording of “The Palms” (Jean-Baptiste Faure) presented by a Korean piano trio.  You can view/hear this at:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gKkoMaFAsk Here … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth — March 3, 2013

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Hillside Laughter

Wrestling with Truth considered Luke 21 today. LIFT UP YOUR HEAD (Luke 21:28 NIV)  “When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” The following statement of comment is … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth — February 24 2013

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Hillside Laughter

In Luke 20:22, Jesus is asked, “Is it right for us to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” Jesus answers this “trick” question with the profound:  “Then give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” Ralph … Continue reading →

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