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One of the most gripping prayers in the entire Bible is found in John 17:1-10. It comes at the end of Jesus’ ministry as he prepares his disciples for what is ahead. As you might imagine their minds are spinning with questions that Jesus is not prepared to answer at this time.
Read moreQ: I’m in my mid-20s, but my mother seems unable or unwilling to acknowledge that I’m an adult. How can I help her understand I’m not a kid anymore?
Read moreI think the turkeys might be thankful because fewer of them will find their way to the grocery store bins this year. So, some of them will still be strutting around thinking whatever turkeys think when they are fortunate and still have their heads. By the way, turkeys obviously don’t think anything. They are incredibly stupid creatures. If left out in a rainstorm, they will look up at the rain mouths open until they drown. So, if you get down to H-E-B early and get your turkey, your family will have their normal feast.
Read moreQ: My in-laws like to host extravagant get-togethers with all the relatives. This year they’re “going extra big” for the holidays because gatherings didn’t happen last year. But these events are always marked by tension and arguments among extended family members. I don’t want to offend my husband or his parents, but I’m tired of all the conflict. Can you suggest a solution?
Read moreThere is not one of us who has not had to face significant fear in this life, and in all likelihood we will encounter another giant or two.
Read moreQ: I have always wanted to father and raise my own children. I’m engaged now, but if my fiancee can’t have kids, I’m not sure I want to pursue marrying her. Should I ask her to be tested for infertility before we marry?
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The Rev. Ann Marie Quigley-Swanson has been called to be the next pastor/head of staff at St. Mark Presbyterian Church in Boerne. Her first Sunday in the pulpit is scheduled to be November 21.
Read moreWe have written a lot about how to go about living the Christian life, and if you are a church attender you have probably heard many sermons about how you should go about living your Christian life. I am going to attempt to give you some tips about why you find it so difficult. In the very familiar verse of Romans 12:2 we are immediately confronted with a huge problem.
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