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Who Will You Listen To?
By Dr. Scott Rodin | “I don’t despise religious people. I despise what they stand for… Mock them, ridicule them in public.” – Richard Dawkins, speaking about people who believe in God (Reason Rally, March 24, 2012) “Love your enemies and pray for them.” Jesus, speaking about all humanity. (Matthew ... read on
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A Prayer for Change
By Dr. Scott Rodin | Things have to change. The world is a mess, people are frustrating, and life in general is not turning out like I planned. So I knelt down to ask God to start changing things. I prayed, “God change my job so that I might ... read on
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Week #8 – Always and In all Things – The Refreshment of Praise
By Dr. Scott Rodin | Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Phil 4:4) Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1Th 5:16-18) If there is one command in Scripture that seems significantly ... read on
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Week #7 – Taking up the Towel – The Refreshment of Service
By Dr. Scott Rodin | For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 10:45) There is a great Latin phrase that can help us understand the Refreshment of Service. It is incurvatus ... read on
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Week #5 – Being over Doing – The Refreshment of Perspective
By Dr. Scott Rodin | So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and ... read on
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The Most Dangerous Question You Will Ever Ask
By Dr. Scott Rodin | Many years ago my 3 year-old son Anthony had a simple question for me when I told him I would be gone on a business trip for several days. “Why, Daddy?” ‘Well’ I explained, ‘I have to meet with some people.’ That was not sufficient. ... read on
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Week #5: He Restoreth my Soul – The Refreshment of Following
By Dr. Scott Rodin | The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through ... read on
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The Rise of Christophobia
By Dr. Scott Rodin | The Greek suffix phobia used to have the simple meaning of ‘irrational fear’, but it has been expanded in recent years to include ‘antipathy, disdain and intolerance toward some lifestyle or belief system’. By this new definition I would propose that we are rapidly becoming ... read on
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Week #4: The Tale of Two Treasures– The Refreshment of Release
By Dr. Scott Rodin | The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. (Matthew 13:44) Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, ... read on
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Week #3: Measuring Enough – The Refreshment of Contentment
By Dr. Scott Rodin | I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be ... read on
