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Month: December 2009

Faith and horror

  • by Mike McArthur
  • Posted on December 31, 2009August 28, 2018
  • Christianity

In his book Crazy Love, Francis Chan says he is writing for those who would rather die before their convictions do (p21), a sentiment that greatly appeals to me – reminding me of Philippians 1:21. […]

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Good intentions

  • by Mike McArthur
  • Posted on December 23, 2009August 28, 2018
  • Christianity

Do you consistently do what is right and not do what you shouldn’t? I struggle with this, failing most in the daily things such as patience and kindness to my kids when I’m tired and […]

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Anticipation

  • by Mike McArthur
  • Posted on December 21, 2009August 28, 2018
  • Church calendar

“Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” (Mark 10:15). Remember what Christmas felt like when you were a child: the excited expectation […]

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Course correction

  • by Mike McArthur
  • Posted on December 20, 2009August 28, 2018
  • Christianity

“We need to put some stuff aside to communicate with people” (Richard Nyhof, sermon comment). Jesus put aside his equality with God and became a servant in the form of a baby in order to […]

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Dinner with Jesus

  • by Mike McArthur
  • Posted on December 19, 2009August 28, 2018
  • Christianity

Think of the finest meal you have ever had. Recall the excellent food, the drink that perfectly complemented the meal, the company of people you thoroughly enjoyed being with – an evening you wished did […]

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Always prepared

  • by Mike McArthur
  • Posted on December 18, 2009August 27, 2018
  • Christianity

I have a very good friend who is a faithful witness to Jesus. It is not uncommon for her friends to ask her about God and what it means to be a Christian. She lives […]

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Christ the Lord

  • by Mike McArthur
  • Posted on December 16, 2009August 29, 2018
  • Church calendar

Luke 2:8-20 captures the wonder and glory of the incarnation of God as a baby boy. This is one of the few times during his earthly ministry when the glory of Jesus is glimpsed. An […]

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Meet Dr Glam

  • by Mike McArthur
  • Posted on December 15, 2009August 28, 2018
  • Update
  • Image

Dr Glam, special guest at ADInstruments’ end-of-year dinner

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Hit with a plank

  • by Mike McArthur
  • Posted on December 14, 2009August 29, 2018
  • Church calendar
  • Link

Take a few minutes to read this excellent interpretation of Joseph’s perspective on Jesus’ birth: Joseph: (Un)Planned Detours

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