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After Easter

April 29, 2013AdminScottChristian, church, Easter, God, Israelites, Jesus Christ

Commentary by Forrest A. Norman III, PLC chair For Christians, Easter is the high point. Our sanctuaries are resplendent with lilies, daffodils, tulips and fresh smelling hyacinth. The vestments change from purple to white, and choirs lead congregations in robust renditions of triumphant hymns as the organ hits full crescendo. Every Easter Sunday seems to…

The Bible — hearing the promise is not always easy

March 16, 2013LaymanBible, David, History Channel, Israelites, Joshua, King Saul

By the Rev. Mary Holder Naegeli Monday I gave a rundown on the plot elements and poetic licenses issued for the second installment of The Bible on History Channel. Today let’s go back to a theme that was evident in the first episode and see if it carries through the second. That would be the…