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Foolish advice

Posted on September 11, 2016 by raspberryman

The following sermon is adapted from one preached by The Rev. Dawn Hutchings of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Newmarket, Ontario. You can read her excellent sermon on pastordawn.com. In her introduction she thanks a couple of professors from whom … Continue reading →

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Of fig trees and lottery tickets

Posted on January 15, 2015 by raspberryman

Some time towards the end of the nineteenth century, a man named Huxley who was intelligent, quick of mind, and never lost an argument, attended a house party at a grand, country estate on a Saturday night. When Sunday morning … Continue reading →

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Not a prize to win but a gift to celebrate

Posted on September 13, 2013 by raspberryman

When the lost sheep is found, and the lost coin is recovered, there is much rejoicing in heaven (Luke 15:1-10). God celebrates. God is pleased. God is honoured. And all are invited to the party. The shepherd’s friends and neighbours … Continue reading →

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