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    Author: Sam Stephens

    Signs of the Times

    Gandalf the Grey once observed, “There are other forces at work in this world, Frodo, besides the will of evil….And that’s an encouraging thought.” Christians’ attitudes about…… Read more “Signs of the Times”

    September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 by Sam Stephens

    In God’s Presence

    About 3,400 years ago, a man named Moses climbed a mountain to talk to God on behalf of a very large group of refugees. God, who had…… Read more “In God’s Presence”

    September 19, 2019September 27, 2019 by Sam Stephens

    When God Learned

    Some of the most startling statements in the Bible appear with little fanfare or in-depth treatment. Sometimes we don’t even notice how puzzling they are upon a…… Read more “When God Learned”

    September 2, 2019September 2, 2019 by Sam Stephens

    The Anger of Man

    As the Sweet Psalmist of Israel once observed, heathen gonna rage (Psalm 2, paraphrased). If you study any history, you’ll recognize that the story of mankind has…… Read more “The Anger of Man”

    August 18, 2019September 2, 2019 by Sam Stephens

    Eulogy for Sarah

    Sarah died in Hebron. In Genesis 23, we’re told that after she died, “Abraham came to mourn.” Where did he come from? He likely came from the…… Read more “Eulogy for Sarah”

    August 15, 2019August 19, 2019 by Sam Stephens

    Otherworldly

    What if you knew, actually for-certain knew, that fire could not harm you? Perhaps you could still feel the heat. It would still be blinding, suffocating, and…… Read more “Otherworldly”

    August 9, 2019September 2, 2019 by Sam Stephens

    Argument

    Once upon a time, or so legend says, a great thinker and writer named Augustine was walking along a seashore, thinking about God. Ever since he had…… Read more “Argument”

    August 4, 2019September 2, 2019 by Sam Stephens
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