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Month: January 2026

She Lives though She Died

January 13, 2026

Today marks 2 years since we lost my wonderful sister, Mary, to cancer. She was wonderful, but she was still a sinner in need of a Savior, and today, because of that Savior she trusted in and loved, she lives even though she died. We KNOW that because of Jesus’ promise: Jesus said to her, … More She Lives though She Died

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Pitchers and Catchers Report in a Month

January 12, 2026

Philly fans are in mourning this morning after the Eagles’ exit from the playoffs. But we are heartened by the fact that the Phillies, perennial World Series contenders in this era, are less than a month from having pitchers and catchers report for Spring Training.  For sports fans, seasons have nothing to do with the … More Pitchers and Catchers Report in a Month

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Fighting Temptation Like a Warrior

January 11, 2026

Two nights ago, I was reading the book quoted below before going to bed. I found gold. I turned to my wife, “Honey, listen to this. This is fantastic.” I read it to her. She agreed. “You should post that on your blog.” “I know.”  This captures the warrior spirit that I think captures the … More Fighting Temptation Like a Warrior

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Psalm 47: Not a Psalm for the Nation

January 5, 2026

Poetic Reflection on Psalm 47
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The Coarsening of Culture, or its Effects?

January 4, 2026

Another rescued post from a previous blog. Before the ChosenRebel blog, I had another that was a kind of experiment with little focus. It is still out there, but it doesn’t get a lot of traffic. However, here’s one of the articles that may deserve new life. 24 years ago, this article from Chuck Colson … More The Coarsening of Culture, or its Effects?

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How are the Poor Miss-served by the World

January 1, 2026

Rescued from a previous blog of mine from many years ago. Still provokes thought for how we can do better in serving the poor of the world. An interesting article on how structures that keep the poor from owning private property are keeping the world’s poor in a cycle of poverty by burdening them with … More How are the Poor Miss-served by the World

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