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Author: Teri Thomas Created: 10/25/2006
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By Teri Thomas on 4/29/2008
The Book of Acts was written somewhere between 70 and 100 AD by the same person who wrote the Gospel of Luke.  We do not know who it was but we call him “Luke” because it is easy and traditional.
 
The stories in Acts are so relevant because they are about the church and the problems facing the church never really change.  We still deal with the same issues the early disciples dealt with in the beginning of the Christian church.  Who is in and who is out?  How should the sacred relate to the secular?  Why do we worship other idols?  What is the relationship between church and state?  What is the proper behavior for those who claim Jesus as Lord?
 
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Help Me With My Sermon?
By Teri Thomas on 4/28/2008
I  have a great idea. How would you like to help with the sermon each week? I am going to try something new and see how it works.
 
I wanted to start a Bible Study group that would study the lectionary passages each week. Then I would preach on that passage. The Bible study would help me in preparation and help the listener pick up on some of the important issues that are not included in the sermon. We do this twice a month at American Village and everyone enjoys it.
 
So with the building construction about to begin I’m not sure where to hold it. With my schedule and yours, I am not sure what time to schedule it.
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Holy Week, Race and Politics
By Teri Thomas on 3/20/2008

It seems appropriate that the current debate on race and politics should take place in the midst of Holy Week.  Much of what has been said and written has been helpful, faithful and thoughtful.  Much has been just plain sinful and ignorant.

I have no need to add my own ignorance or racism into the mix.  I have been reading a BLOG with contributers much wiser than I, and I offer it for your consideration.

http://blog.beliefnet.com/godspolitics/2008/03/healing-the-wounds-of-race-by.html#comments

 

May the celebration of the resurrection bring us all to a better place.
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We all make mistakes
By Teri Thomas on 3/19/2008

If you recall the day I mis-spoke in church, check this one out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Vs5nZYq1hY
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Holy Week
By Teri Thomas on 3/18/2008

This week turned everything upside down for the disciples of Jesus.  Can it do the same for us?  Check this out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsPBVNecOMo

 

Happy Easter!
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Amazing music
By Teri Thomas on 1/16/2008

Why haven't I heard of this amazing woman?  Her songs are beautiful and her thoughts are so universal.  You can read about her and listen to three songs at this link.  Scroll down the left side for the songs and I suggest you start with Our Father.  Be prepared.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9213008
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Don't get mad- get curious
By Teri Thomas on 1/14/2008

I read this BLOG today and really liked the sentiment.  I made me think of people's reactions to the hymns we sing on Sundays in church. 

Check it out

http://peculiarpreacher.com/?p=31

 

I have some more movies to tell you about and will get there soon...
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More movies
By Teri Thomas on 1/10/2008

Atonement

 

I read the book and it took me forever.  The movie is absolutely beautiful.  The camera folks (cinematographers?) should win an award for the amazing shots in this movie.  The story is gripping and very sad.

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What I did on my Christmas Vacation
By Teri Thomas on 1/2/2008
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Banning Movies
By Teri Thomas on 10/31/2007

 

If you check out the link below, you will learn about a movie coming out December 7th called the Golden Compass.  It will star Nicole Kidman and it is being called the anti-Narnia.  The film is based on a series of books which are anti-God, anti-church and anti-religion.  This site will tell you all the details.
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