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Wrestling with Truth — January 27, 2013

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Hillside Laughter

In the context of Luke 17:1-19, we considered a balanced view of faith. Faith as believing–intellect–knowledge Faith as trusting–emotions/heart–experience Faith as doing–will/behavior–action (A wholistic view of salvation could follow the same pattern.) Is faith a quantity or a quality? What … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth — January 20, 2013

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Hillside Laughter

We considered the parable of the unjust steward from Luke 16:1-13. This parable is variously entitled: Parable of the Shrewd Manager The Wise Use of Money Parable of the Dishonest Manager Parable of the Unrighteous Steward We spent some time … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth — January 6, 2013

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Hillside Laughter

What is it like to be a Christian? How can I become a Christian? Who will go to heaven? If I don’t become a Christian, is it a big deal? We sang the hymn, “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy”, … Continue reading →

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Who? What? Where? When? and Why?

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

At this point, two days away from the start of a new year, the general social expectation is that I am supposed to develop some resolutions for 2013 and reflections about 2012.  I do not feel like doing either but … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth — December 16, 2012

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Today in Wrestling with Truth, we addressed the theological themes in the great hymn: Angels from the Realms of Glory.  The text was written by James Montgomery (1771-1854) and the tune, Regent Square, by Henry Smart (1813-1879). The themes of … Continue reading →

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Travels in 2012

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

2012 has been an exceedingly busy year and we are now back home in Wilmore trying to get our equilibrium. During the year, we visited or passed through the following states and one province:  Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Michigan, Montana, … Continue reading →

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Joyce’s Dad

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

JOHN ARTHUR TICE, Joyce’s father, passed away at 12:08 p.m. today, December 1, 2012.  He was born in northern Pennsylvania on October 21, 1924 which made him 88 years old. He was a faithful father, husband, churchman and leader.  After … Continue reading →

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The Grief of Today

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

We have not been able to do much on the posting front.  The following will explain why. Joyce writes: Excerpt from my journal: My Daddy is dying.  I was in this morning to see him.  He didn’t really wake up.  … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth — November 4, 2012

Posted on November 4, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Lesson from Luke 8:22-25: The wind lashed the sea.  White caps were forming.  The disciples were rowing with all their might and still the boat listed dangerously in the choppy waters of the Sea of Galilee.  It was dark and … Continue reading →

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Wrestling with Truth — October 28, 2012

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Hillside Laughter

Wrestling with Truth considered Luke 7 today.   We looked at the various “models of devotion” contained in this chapter. The Centurion who sends some Jewish elders and then some of his servants to Jesus to request healing for his servant. … Continue reading →

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