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What's so great about Easter?

How can it be “Good” if Jesus was crucified on that Friday? That was something I found contradictory. The...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
April 3, 2015
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Transitioning into growth

Beginning a new year is a time for reflection and resolve. January is named after the Roman god Janus. Janus...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
December 26, 2014
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Putting Herod back into Christmas

Did you do a double-take? We normally hear "let's put Christ back into Christmas." But Herod? Some time ago I read...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
December 19, 2014
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Dynamic results of Pentecost - Part 2

How do you respond to people from a group that has caused you pain, loss, oppression, or injustice? As a follower...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
November 21, 2014
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Some Dynamic results of Pentecost

Does engagement with new and different people make you uncomfortable? What is it about them? Is it their language?...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
November 14, 2014
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Healing Troubled Hearts

William Day holds a Master of Theology (Marquette), a Master of Social Work (San Diego State), and a PhD. in...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
October 31, 2014
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Celebrating God's Grace in the Passover

As we turn the page from Genesis to Exodus, we shift forward in time about 400 years. Jacob and his family of 70 or...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
October 3, 2014
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Experiencing real rest

What's your favourite movie? Mine is probably the science fiction action thriller The Matrix.  In that film, humans...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
September 19, 2014
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Working on resting: 5 crucial factors

How difficult can it be to rest?  We all need it from time-to-time.  Athletes know they need a rest day so their...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
September 12, 2014
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Working on resting: recognizing a problem

In the last blog, I said I was working on resting. I mentioned that I would get back to you on how that works. Let...
Dr. John B. MacDonald
September 5, 2014

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