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The Love of Christ Controls us! (A sermon on 2 Corinthians 5:14-17)

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Father Dave

For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; 15 and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and … Continue reading →

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What it means to be a Christian after George W. Bush by Professor Charles Marsh

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Father Dave

“I am certain that it would be better for Christians to stand in solidarity with compassionate atheists and agnostics, firmly resolved against injustice and cruelty, than to sing “Amazing Grace” with the heroic masses who cannot tell the difference between … Continue reading →

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God has no favorites! (Acts 10:44-48)

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Father Dave

While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on … Continue reading →

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Mohammad’s Sword – by Uri Avnery

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Father Dave

Since the days when Roman Emperors threw Christians to the lions, the relations between the emperors and the heads of the church have undergone many changes. Constantine the Great, who became Emperor in the year 306 – exactly 1700 years … Continue reading →

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Letter to the Pope – by Munir Fasheh

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Father Dave

This long and heart-felt letter is written by a Palestinian Christian, Munir Fasheh, who pleads for a better understanding of both Islam and Palestinian Christianity from the Pope and from the Christian church worldwide. Dear Pope Benedict, I am writing … Continue reading →

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A Night in the Ring – by Jo Burton

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Father Dave

In the ring as in my life, there are choices – choices about how to be, how to respond, how to stay in relationship with an other, particularly when the going gets tough, how to reconnect with faith, how to … Continue reading →

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Who Is My Brother?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Father Dave

Is it appropriate for me to refer to my Islamic friends as my ‘brothers’ and ‘sisters’ or should I reserve this language for fellow Christians? Is it only right to exclude some people from ‘the family’? What does that New … Continue reading →

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Abraham, the Father of Faith – a sermon on Genesis 22

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Father Dave

Some reflections on Abraham – the father of faith: IIt was early morning. Abraham rose in good time, had the asses saddled and left his tent, taking Isaac with him, but Sarah watched them from the window as they went down … Continue reading →

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The God of Ishmael – a sermon on Genesis 21

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Father Dave

We continue our sojourn with Abraham today – Abraham, the ‘father of faith’. We’ve been working our way through the story of Abraham for some time now – stories about Abraham & Sarah, Abraham & his family, Abraham & his descendents, … Continue reading →

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