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Humiliation at Christmas

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Corey Sharpe

They all condemned him as worthy of death. Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, “Prophesy!” And the guards took him and beat him. Mark 14:64-65 As we enter Advent, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Political Parties, Corporations, and a Peasant Baby.

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Corey Sharpe

While the powerful often use the common people for their own purposes, the Christmas story reminds us that God uses them – even without their knowing it – to serve the kingdom of God. Continue reading →

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Is Charging Interest a Sin?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Corey Sharpe

LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary?…[he] who lends his money without usury… Psalm 15 This may be an oversimplification, but there seems to be two basic kinds of debt: The kind that comes from overspending, and the kind that … Continue reading →

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Beating the Post-Christmas Blues

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Corey Sharpe

“Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” – Matthew 2:2 Many experience what has been described as post-Christmas depression.  For such persons, … Continue reading →

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How Important are the Details?

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Corey Sharpe

And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. – Luke 2:7 Pope Benedict XVI has written a new … Continue reading →

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