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The Wonders of Technology by James R. Coggins
I am a writer, editor, and book publisher. Increasingly, however, I seem to be spending my time on other things. For instance, I recently accepted an upgrade to my computer’s operating system and then spent an entire afternoon trying to … Continue reading
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Tagged computers, iPod, phones, PIN, QR code, scanner, washing machine
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The Ten Commandments by James R. Coggins
People sometimes rebel against moral codes such as the “Ten Commandments” (Exodus 20:1-17) and ask what gives Christians the right to tell people what to do. The answer is that Christians do not have that right. But the real question … Continue reading
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Tagged bondage of sin, covenant, slavery, Ten Commandments
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Remembering My Grandfather by James R Coggins
My grandfather clanked when he walked. He lived with our family in my early years when I was growing up. He read stories and recited nursery rhymes to us children. I remember him as being very tall. His war records … Continue reading
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Tagged Amiens, Cambrai, Canadian Army, machine gun, War, World War One, wounded
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The Prayer of Faith by James R. Coggins
In James 5, James was encouraging his Christian readers to pray by pointing out the example of Elijah: “Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain … Continue reading
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Tagged drought, Elijah, healing, James, prayer of faith, rain
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Medieval Torture Devices by James R. Coggins
The Middle Ages in Europe are often considered to be an era of “economic, intellectual, and cultural decline” between two great eras of civilization. They lasted about a thousand years, from the fall of the Roman Empire in the fifth … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian church, classical Greece and Rome, Dark Ages, Enlightenment, Middle Ages, Roman Empire, torture
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In All Circumstances by James R. Coggins
In the Bible book named after him, James talks a lot about dealing with suffering, but not all of life is hard. James concludes his letter with an exhortation to make God central in all parts of our lives (James … Continue reading
Smarter and More Competent than I am by James R. Coggins
Things have changed. We had not bought a car for seventeen years. The problem is that the Japanese know how to build good cars. Our seventeen-year-old Toyota Yaris was still running very well, and our mechanic said it could continue … Continue reading
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Tagged AI, antique car, carburetor, cars, computers, electronics, hybrid car, Toyota
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Rich and Poor by James R. Coggins
James 5 begins with a forceful condemnation of the rich: “Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. Your gold and … Continue reading
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Tagged capitalism, God's judgment, ill-gotten gains, jusrtice, oppressing the poor, the rich
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Something Strange by James R. Coggins
I found something strange in my mailbox today. Among all the flyers (air mail), store coupons, political advertisements, bills, lottery notices, etc. was a white envelope about nine inches by four inches. I couldn’t recall ever seeing anything like it. … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, friends, Handwriting, letters, mail
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Humility by James R. Coggins
The biblical writer James wrote: “Now listen, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.’…Instead, you ought to say, ‘If it is the Lord’s will, we … Continue reading
Paul Simon Is a Poet by James R. Coggins
I discovered the music of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel when I was in university, and I was deeply impressed, particularly by the lyrics, most of which were written by Paul Simon. As the years have gone on, I have … Continue reading
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Tagged brokenness, E.A. Robinson, Emily Dickenson, poetry, Robert Frost, Simon and Garfunkel, university
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The Unruly Tongue by James R. Coggins
The Biblical writer James addressed the dangers associated with the tongue (that is, associated with our words) in James 1:19-27. In James 3:1-12, he went further. James began by warning, “Not many of you should become teachers…because…we who teach will … Continue reading
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Tagged Good and Evil, Holy Spirit, mouth, power, teachers, televangelists, Words
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The Spiritual Journey of John Denver by James R. Coggins
“You can talk to God and listen to the casual reply,” John Denver sang in the song “Rocky Mountain High.” What did he mean by that? Denver was an American singer and songwriter who died in a solo plane crash … Continue reading
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Tagged environmental movement, John Denver, pantheism, personal God, Rocky Mountains, Romantic poetry
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Faith and Deeds by James R. Coggins
James 2:14-26 is the reason 16th-century Protestant Reformer Martin Luther dismissed the book of James as “an epistle of straw.” In this passage, James stated, “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead (verse 17) and … Continue reading
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Tagged Faith, faith and works, Justification by faith, Martin Luther
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Viewer Discretion Is Advised by James R. Coggins
When you’re watching television, have you ever encountered a warning such as this: “This program contains violence, coarse language, nudity, and mature subject matter. It may not be suitable for all ages. Viewer discretion is advised”? Of course, you have. … Continue reading
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