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Speechmaking by James R. Coggins
I never did very well at public speaking in high school. Once a year, all of the students would have to make a speech in English class. The students who had done the best in each class would then compete … Continue reading
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Thou Shalt Not: A Short Story by James R. Coggins
The words troubled him. John read them over again. They seemed so archaic. So judgmental. So negative. So out of keeping with the rest of the book. He read them again: “Thou shalt not.” The next day, he returned to … Continue reading
An Unintended Legacy by James R. Coggins
The patriarch Joseph was undoubtedly a moral and godly man. He is credited with saving Egypt from a disastrous famine. Because of Pharaoh’s dreams and the interpretation of them which God gave to Joseph, Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of … Continue reading
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Tagged dreams, Egypt, Famine, Genesis, government, grain, Joseph, leaders, Martin Luther, slavery
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Easter Again by James R. Coggins
Once again this year, in spite of COVID and the attendant restrictions, the Christian church has celebrated Easter. Why do we keep returning to the same themes year after year? The reason is that there are certain foundational Christian doctrines, … Continue reading
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Tagged balance of nature, Christmas, Creation, Easter, foundational Christian truth, redemption, the fall, truth
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The Man on the Park Bench: A Short Story by James R. Coggins
The man on the park bench looked utterly forlorn. He was sitting with his elbows on his knees and his head in his hands. “Good afternoon,” I said. “How are you doing?” “It’s hopeless,” he said. “It’s hopeless.” “Oh, I … Continue reading
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Tagged cell phone, drug addiction, hopelessness, park bench, technology
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Getting to the Bottom of Things by James R. Coggins
Raising sons can be challenging. Consider the following conversation. The mother says, “I have just been folding the laundry.” The seven-year-old shrugs. This is a topic that clearly holds no interest for him. The mother continues, “Can you explain why … Continue reading
Reflections from a Hospital Hallway by James R. Coggins
They told me to go home and come back in a couple of hours after the operation had been done. That’s when I realized that this hospital was set up to serve people who lived nearby, in the middle of … Continue reading
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Tagged artwork, COVID-19 restrictions, Florence Nightingale, Jesus, nurses, operations, serve, walking
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To a Young Couple Contemplating Marriage by James R. Coggins
This blog is adapted from a talk I gave at a wedding some years ago. Dennis the Menace famously said, “You can’t tell how deep a puddle is from the top.” When my wife and I married, we decided that: … Continue reading
A Moving Experience by James R. Coggins
A couple of months ago, three men wearing masks backed a truck up to our house and took away all of our furniture, completely emptying the house. Before you ask, yes, we paid them to do this. So they emptied … Continue reading
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Tagged eternity, house warming, moving, stone age, Tim Hortons
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Animal Dominoes by James R. Coggins
The year 2021 AD has just begun. But what does the “AD” mean? Some people might remember that it means something like “Animal Dominoes.” It is actually a Latin term, “anno Domini,” which means “in the year of the Lord.” … Continue reading
The Best Stories by James R. Coggins
The best stories we may not hear repeated very often, sometimes only once or twice. But they are precious, and we must grasp them when we have the opportunity. The best stories also often happen by accident—at least, from our … Continue reading
Was Wenceslas a Saint? by James R. Coggins
Has it ever happened that we miss the implications of the songs we sing? A song that has intrigued me for some time is the Christmas carol, “Good King Wenceslas.” The carol has a medieval European setting and has some … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas Carol, Czechoslovakia, Duke of Bohemia, Good King Wenceslas, martyr, saint, Stephen, the poor, Wenceslas
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He Who Has Helped Thee Hitherto by James R. Coggins
Years ago, my wife Jackie and I were moving 3,000 miles away to the east so I could return to school and embark on a new career. The small church that we attended gave us a loving send-off, a gift … Continue reading
I Am Not a Charismatic Christian by James R. Coggins
I have been asked if I am a charismatic Christian. The answer is no, it is too hard. Oh, I have no problem believing in the miraculous. I believe the Bible, and I know God can and does heal people … Continue reading
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