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“Safe”
(Originally posted 10 May 2020) Good morning. As per usual, on Sundays I will start with a post on faith for all audiences, believers and not. This one’s a little longer but I hope it blesses you. What does it mean to be “safe”? Today in America, the word “safe” is very popular. Everyone has Continue reading
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Whose Words?
(Originally written 17 May 2020) Good Sunday morning. As always, I encourage all believers and non-believers alike to read. Yesterday, I had a discussion with someone on Twitter about the “literal Adam” hypothesis. (Don’t be afraid – that’s just for context. I’m not debating that here). What I wished I would have asked him is Continue reading
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Why Peter Cracked
Welcome to Sunday, 24 May. It’s a nice, rain-cooled morning here – I hope it’s nice where you are as well. My habit is to start Sundays with a faith-based post, so I hope all readers find it useful. One of the passages in the story of Christ’s crucifixion that has always interested me is Continue reading
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“First Love”
(Originally posted 31 May 2020) Good Sunday morning. There’s a lot on my heart today, and I want to share it, but I think I’m going to “edit myself” this time. So, here is a little tidbit for you to consider. When Jesus was arrested, He was treated as unfairly as we can imagine. He Continue reading
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Specks and Planks
(Originally posted 7 June 2020) Good Sunday morning. After two rallies yesterday, I’m a little sunburned but otherwise it’s a good day. I’ve been thinking this morning about my message to you – there are literally hundreds of things to say, most of which would probably get me in trouble So I think I’ll just Continue reading
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Headed to Egypt
(Originally written 14 June 2020) Good Sunday morning. As per usual, the first thing I write on Sunday mornings is a message of faith. I hope you are encouraged, believer or not. Christians debate whether the first 11 chapters of Genesis are historical, allegorical, or some mixture. But when the 12th chapter begins, the tone Continue reading
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Micro-Christianity
There are times when it is overwhelming to be a believer. There are moments when we just look closely at the world surrounding us and wonder where to begin. Everything seems to be falling apart. But when our vision becomes wide, then the problems become huge. When the problems become huge, then the solutions we Continue reading
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The Loss of the Church, Part 3
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Continue reading
About Me
K.L. Schell is a research psychologist by training but enjoys thinking and learning about many topics which are explored on the “Just Five” podcast. This blog is dedicated, however, to thoughts about faith, with the goal of helping others to understand its importance without dogma, intolerance, or foregone conclusions.
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