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Vincent van Gogh, Joseph and Living in Contrast

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Corey Sharpe

Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Isaiah 40:26 People have experienced Van Gogh’s Starry Night … Continue reading →

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Do Pets Go to Heaven?

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Corey Sharpe

The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them (Isaiah 11:6). This may not be the most essential … Continue reading →

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Where did the first sin come from?

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Corey Sharpe

“Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made” (Genesis 3:1). The Bible doesn’t begin with the beginning of evil, but its existence. Humanity is created innocent, creation is good and the deceitful serpent is … Continue reading →

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God-like Anger

Posted on May 13, 2021 by Corey Sharpe

The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions (Galatians 5:19-20)… Anger is everywhere: We watch it on television, read it in the news, … Continue reading →

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Debates, Factions and the Gospel

Posted on April 14, 2021 by Corey Sharpe

John 7:43 (NIV): Thus the people were divided because of Jesus. I am very interested in politics, and I enjoy political discussions. Sometimes good faith disagreements exist, but I do step on the occasional land mine. Political allegiances are rooted … Continue reading →

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Our’s and God’s Suffering on Good Friday

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Corey Sharpe

Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted (Isaiah 53:4). Good Friday is good, but it isn’t pretty, Jesus, who was innocent of any crime, was … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday and a Disappointing God

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Corey Sharpe

“Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Matt. 21:9). Jesus did something strange on Palm Sunday.  He rode a donkey into a city that kills prophets and executes trouble makers. … Continue reading →

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Destructive Fear and Anger

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Corey Sharpe

“In this world you will have trouble…” John 16:33 These are emotions we experience when we witness a violent event. In far too many places in the world, violence is a constant threat and a daily occurrence. Yesterday, it was … Continue reading →

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Can We Trust Politicians?

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Corey Sharpe

Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save.  When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing. Blessed are those whose help is the God of … Continue reading →

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Keyboard or Christ-Centered Courage?

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Corey Sharpe

Social media and the internet have given us a newfound courage: keyboard courage. It’s the kind of courage it takes to write a strongly worded social-media post that invites debate and incites emotion. We can say things through our tablets … Continue reading →

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