A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. – (Proverbs 17:17) Just because they showed up doesn’t mean they’ve got your back. Judas attended every prayer meeting. – (Anonymous/Pinterest) Dear Sisters and Brothers, I recently had the pleasure of giving a Keynote Address to a Men’s Retreat...
Author: Reverend Dr. Layne Beamer (Layne Beamer)
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The Truth Shall Set Us Free
Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples,and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” – John 8:31-32 We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine...
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An Easy Yoke to Bear
Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you; and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. –...
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Listening for footsteps
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope – Psalm 130:5 Advent: the time to listen for footsteps – you can’t hear footsteps when you’re running yourself. – Bill McKibben Dear Sisters and Brothers, It’s hard to believe, but he holiday season is already in full swing, and the world around...
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Gonna Study War No More
Should we be fighting in The Culture Wars? The phrase; What if they gave a war and nobody came? is inspired by this poetry: The little girl saw her first troop parade and asked, ‘What are those?’ ‘Soldiers.’ ‘What are soldiers?’ ‘They are for war. They fight and each tries to kill as many of...
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A New Heart
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. – Ezekiel 36:26 There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart. – Jane Austen Dear Sisters and Brothers, I have been given quite...