Monthly Archives: September 2020

Along the Way: Dethroning Evil #3

Posted on September 23, 2020 by Steve Harper

​This is the final post in this mini-series. I have made use of Ephesians 6:10-20 to commend Christian resistance to evil. In the first post, we looked at the motive for resistance. In the second one, we explored the mindset … Continue reading →

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Along the Way: Dethroning Evil #2

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Steve Harper

​In the first post  on this subject a few days ago, I voiced  my conviction that the November election is ultimately about dethroning evil.[1] It is not about Donald Trump losing and Joe Biden winning (though that is a necessary … Continue reading →

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Along the Way: Dangerous Education

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Steve Harper

A lot of politics in general and some of the president’s words and deeds in particular are beyond my expertise, even though sometimes I can’t keep myself from commenting about them. But when Donald Trump wanders into certain territory, he … Continue reading →

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Along The Way: Dethroning Evil #1

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Steve Harper

It’s time for me (you decide if it’s time for you) to push through the “fluff and stuff” and cut to the chase: the election on November 3rd is no longer about candidates or parties. It is about the dethronement … Continue reading →

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Along the Way: The Formative Flow

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Steve Harper

I am grateful to Richard Foster for his development of a spiritual formation paradigm: vision, intention, means ]1] I use it often, and remind you about it occasionally. Today, I had another opportunity to think about it as I read … Continue reading →

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Shepherd’s Care: Ordination

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Steve Harper

Yesterday, Deacons and Elders were ordained by Bishop Ken Carter in the Florida Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. [1] This annual service is a highlight and a reminder that God calls every Christian to a discipleship ministry, and … Continue reading →

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In-Sight: Mystic-Prophets

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Steve Harper

Last month I said we are living in a Micah moment, and using Micah 6:8, I explored the kind of life that God calls for in such a time.  But embedded in all this is the question,“What kind of person … Continue reading →

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Day One: September 2020

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Steve Harper

​Beginning today, the differentiation between my Facebook page and Oboedire site is in effect. I am grateful to those of you who have subscribed to Oboedire, and I want to create this “Day One” (first day of the month) communication … Continue reading →

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