life’s random solutions
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Advent is more than a season of twinkling lights and nostalgic carols; it’s a call to action. Both Malachi and John the Baptist remind us that the message of “Prepare the way!” is not optional—it’s urgent. In a world overwhelmed by chaos and doubt, the Gospel is often dismissed as a comforting but nonessential luxury,…
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The church today stands at a crossroads. With fewer than half of Britons now identifying as Christians and Methodism in steep decline, we must ask: Where have we gone wrong? The letters to the seven churches in Revelation hold urgent lessons for us—none more striking than the contrasts between Philadelphia and Laodicea. Philadelphia was a…
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Each Remembrance Sunday, we gather to honor the courage of those who served and the sacrifices they made. But how do we truly honor their memory? One phrase echoes in my mind this year: Lest we forget. Originally penned by Rudyard Kipling as a reminder to remain humble before God, this phrase has since become…
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In Mark 12:28-34, Jesus calls us to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves—commandments that outweigh even the greatest of sacrifices. But what does that look like in everyday life? During my college years at Cliff, a humorous attempt to poke fun at college controversies…
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In 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, Paul’s message to the church is both direct and deeply challenging: “Keep away from every brother who is idle.” He warns against idleness, calling us to live with diligence and purpose, especially as we anticipate Christ’s return. While it’s natural to think of “waiting on the Lord” as a passive state,…
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