Monthly Archives: September 2016

A Strange Tree: the Life of the Righteous

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Bob Bjerkaas

“The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon.” Psalm 92:12 All analogies break down.  Perhaps you have heard that before.  This bit of common sense suggests that nothing is “exactly” like anything … Continue reading →

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What Are You Looking At? The Problem of Porn

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Bob Bjerkaas

“What are you looking at?”  Have you ever found yourself just staring off into nothingness and had someone interrupt your reverie with this question?  Maybe they are curious about what has so focused your attention.  Maybe they are offended because … Continue reading →

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Sermon Notes and Faces: a Lesson from G. Campbell Morgan

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Bob Bjerkaas

Dr. Howard Moody Morgan tells an interesting story about his grandfather, G. Campbell Morgan.  He relates that on one occasion, “I was present in a church when he rose to preach , the lights in the main sanctuary were dimmed.  … Continue reading →

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