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How Bible Burning In Portland Can Bring Christians Joy
On August 1, 2020, the news media reported that a Bible burning had taken place in Portland, Oregon. For some time now, I’ve mulled over these articles unsure of how I should respond or how I should interpret their actions. Naturally, my immediate response is anger and frustration. The Bible is the most important book ever written! When characters from the show, The Office, play Desert Island, they need to pick five books they could take with them that they would be happy reading for the rest of their lives. I pick the Bible . . . and then I don’t care about the other four. It’s the only book…
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The Most Joy-filled Moments In My Day
There are rare moments when all the laundry in my house is completely caught up. While I get a quick sense of glee over this fact, it is not the most joy-filled moment of my day. Sometimes my counters can actually be found clean of all snack and meal debris and the sink does not have a single dirty dish in it. As a person who values a clean kitchen and dining area, I get a sense of satisfaction from the sight. However, this is not the most joy-filled moment of my day. Once a week, I enjoy stepping back and admiring my freshly cleaned…