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April 04, 2008
By: Patrick
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So who is the most important person in the Bible? Well, besides Him, of course — and his Son and his Spirit.
It’s a curious question really, and maybe there’s not an answer. There are definitely people highlighted more than others, though that’s not necessarily a measure of importance. Saul takes up a good chunk of chapters, but in the long run he seems to be more of an oops than important. David steps in and his branch takes over the whole story.
I don’t really even mean honored. Isaiah, for instance, resonates to our day as being a great prophet. But, in the story he’s more of an observer and color commentator. He’s vital as a narrator, but not as a player.
How about Noah? He’s important. If he didn’t have that faith which builds boats then the story suggests humanity would have been wiped out.
David and Noah are important, for the Old Testament parts. As is Moses. We can’t forget Moses. Or Abraham. Abraham is a rather vital guy for all sorts of reasons. Maybe we could throw in Paul and Peter and John for the New Testament — both because they were major players and because if not for these three we wouldn’t really have much of a New Testament. Thank God for the writers, eh?
These are people we know. So they seem especially important, and for good reasons. But I’m thinking there are others. I’m constantly struck by the character actors in the text. You know, the men and women who show up, say a line or two, and then disappear.
Take this lady, for instance:
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November 03, 2007
By: Cathi-Lyn Dyck, Managing Editor
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It all depends what you want to do. A little summer-eating garden, a herb-and-flower-filled potager, a garden big enough to can and cold-store some winter eating? Here are some general thoughts on how much to plant and how much space it will take.
Look at it this way: A tomato plant takes about two feet square. You will easily have enough through the summer if you plant one for each family member who actually likes tomatoes. If you want to can or freeze them, plant more.
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November 03, 2007
By: Cathi-Lyn Dyck, Managing Editor
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Dana Hanley is author of the popular family issues blog, Principled Discovery. We’d like to thank her for contributing to the content of Humble O.
On June 6, 2007, the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion and Belief held a meeting of religious leaders at the House of Lords in the UK. The purpose was to look at the challenges presented to various faiths in the implementation of Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which states,
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
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November 03, 2007
By: Cathi-Lyn Dyck, Managing Editor
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Today’s guest blogger is Lena Nelson Dooley, a multi-published author and experienced speaker. When Lena tackles anything to do with writing, you know you’re going to get an informed opinion. So, let’s hear her take on the odd subject of… a Christian vampire horror novel?
You got it. The book is Never Ceese by Sue Dent, and like Hallowe’en, its nature is controversial in Christian religious circles. Here’s Lena to give us a look beneath the surface.
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September 19, 2007
By: Marty
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Ok, this is nuts. I know it has been all over the news but I am really surprised that there isn’t more of a public outcry over this sort of nonsense.
Clearly this is a police agency in the United States squelching somebody and their opinion. Is this freedom of speech?
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