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Masquerade: Missing the Story for the Semicolons

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Masquerade

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Masquerade The musical “The Phantom of the Opera” tells the story of Christine, a former orphan who is given the opportunity to sing in the Paris Opera.  Two men fall in love with Christine.  One is Raoul, the opera’s patron and a childhood friend of [...]

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Masquerade: Moving from Some to All

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Masquerade

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series Masquerade I’ve performed a couple of dozen wedding ceremonies.  Almost without exception, what causes some of the greatest anxiety for the couple is the wedding vow.  Couples take great care to choose the right vows or write the perfect vows.  And they are often concerned [...]

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Ten Minute Mystic: Part 1: Your Sentence for Their Sake

The Power of a Life Well Lived             In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus focuses on three broad areas of life: people, piety, and possessions.  Jesus casts an inspiring vision for what life could be like when it comes to our relationships with others, our walk with God, and our approach towards money and [...]

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Irreligious: Forsaking Religion and Finding Jesus’ Law (Mk. 12:28-34) Chris Altrock – August 8, 2010

This entry is part 7 of 8 in the series Irreligious

This entry is part 7 of 8 in the series IrreligiousAnd one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” (Mk. 12:28 ESV)  A scribe approaches Jesus in the temple.  This scribe joins a [...]

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