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Down from the Cross by James R. Coggins
The Gospels report that when Jesus was crucified, “Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their head and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! Come down from … Continue reading
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Tagged crucifixion, Jesus, Muhammad, power in weakness, self-sacrifice
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Lame: A Short Story by James R. Coggins
Embarrassed, I fell into line. I knew what was expected of me. Looking ahead, I could see the long line snaking up the hill. Our destination at the top of the steep incline could not be seen from where I … Continue reading
Not One of His Bones Will Be Broken by James R. Coggins
The Gospel of John’s account of Jesus’ crucifixion includes this detail: “Because the Jewish leaders did not want the bodies left on the crosses during the Sabbath, they asked Pilate to have the legs broken and the bodies taken down” … Continue reading
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Tagged broken bones, crucifixion, It is finished, Jesus, Old Testament prophecy, Passover lamb, Resurrection
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Whatever Happened to Great Christian Literature? By James R. Coggins
BookBub is an online service that publicizes and sells new books. Customers can sign up to receive “Readworthy” emails containing brief information on new books in various categories: mysteries, novels, nonfiction books, etc. A recent email listed “This month’s best … Continue reading
What Does God Wear? By James R. Coggins
What does God wear? How do we see Him? God has no body. He is Spirit, not bound by the physical things He has created. Psalm 104 is a song about God’s creation of the world and the creatures in … Continue reading
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Tagged Creation, Damascus road, Daniel, divine light, Moses, Revelation
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Communicating with Both Hands Tied behind Our Backs by James R. Coggins
Experts tell us that when we speak to one another, 55% of our meaning is expressed by body language, 38% by the tone of our voice, and only 7% by the words. Which is why the lyrics don’t matter in … Continue reading
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Tagged ballet, body language, communication, lyrics, Words, work boots, writing
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Children in the Faith by James R. Coggins
A recent statement in church caught my attention. The pastor was talking about parents who were grieving because their children had “left the faith.” Lost children are certainly a cause for grief. But I began to ponder whether the statement … Continue reading
A Robe by Any Other Name by James R. Coggins
It has long been an axiom of literary scholarship that “Shakespeare was unequalled in the production of iambic pentameter couplets.” This has long puzzled teachers of literature (and the unfortunate students who were forced to listen to them) because no … Continue reading
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Tagged couplet, dictionary, doublet, iambic pentameter, Richard Armour, Shakespeare, singlet, spelling, William Shakespeare
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Salt by James R. Coggins
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told His followers: “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to … Continue reading
Contemplating Divorce by James R. Coggins
My wife and I recently connected with a number of friends from years ago. We were disconcerted to discover that three of the couples we had known back then had since been divorced. These were friends whose Christian faith had … Continue reading
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Tagged counseling, date night, Divorce, imperfect people, love, marriage
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Jewels and Rainbows by James R. Coggins
In Revelation 4:1-3, the apostle John describes God’s throne room in heaven: “After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet … Continue reading
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Tagged God's throne, Heaven, jewels, Noah, rainbows, Revelation
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A Young Woman and a Young Man by James R. Coggins
The young woman worked in a medical clinic and was living in an apartment in the city, alone with her dog and cat. One day at coffee break, a fellow worker mentioned that her father, one of the doctors, owned … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversary, Christian Businesspersons, God's leading, marriage
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Living Sacrifice by James R. Coggins
The apostle Paul wrote in Romans 12:1 (NIV): “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” How … Continue reading
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Tagged Lamb of God, perfect sacrifice, Romans, sacrifices
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The Importance of 1925 by James R. Coggins
1925 was a watershed moment in North American life. At the beginning of the 20th century, there had not been a major war in Europe for a century, and there had not been a major war in North America for … Continue reading
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO by James R. Coggins
Do we pay enough attention to the songs we sing? One of the frequently sung Christmas carols is “Angels We Have Heard on High.” The carol is about the angels telling the shepherds to go to Bethlehem to see the … Continue reading
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Tagged Angels We Have Heard on High, Christmas carols, James Chadwick, Latin, Shepherds
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