Sometimes we feel like we’ve blown it so bad that God should toss us aside and start over with somebody else. Whenever I feel that way, I travel in my mind to the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee. To a place I’ve been many times.
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A place called Tabgha teaches us a wonderful truth.
Instead of starting over with someone else when we blow it, God wants to start over with us. (Tweet that.)
It’s true.
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Ask five people on the street, “How can I find my way to God?” and you’ll likely get five different answers. They may not even believe in God. Or your God.
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As I’ve thought about this question, I think it requires we ask another question first.
This one question boils down the issue like nothing else can.
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Freedom from anything begins by knowing you are free. Juneteenth—a short version of “June 19th”—remains a state holiday in Texas. It remembers the day good news arrived.
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But before this date in 1865, freedom had been a secret for two and a half years.
For many Christians, spiritual freedom is still a secret.
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I read an article that surveyed what adults rank as the most important thing they learned from their father. A few mentioned skills, like how to change a tire, or drive a car, or play sports. Saving money ranked even higher.
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But the highest category adults ranked? Their father taught them to tell the truth.
That’s great. But these days, what is truth?
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It may sound odd to travel to the land of the Bible and then go indoors to see a museum. But some museums you can only see in Israel.
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Even if you aren’t a “museum person,” this one has stuff in it you should see. Lots of stuff. Especially if you have an interest in the Bible.
While I could mention many of objects of note, I’m reducing it down to 7. I’ll also give a link to its virtual museum. (Cool!)
Here are 7 “must-sees” in Jerusalem’s Israel Museum and—more importantly—why you should care.
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I seldom get sick. For some reason, I usually sidestep most maladies, bugs, and viruses.
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But when it does come my turn, sickness makes up for lost time. With a vengeance. I get really sick.
This happened last week. So, while I sat around feeling miserable, I got to thinking.
I discovered four benefits to getting really sick.
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