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A Word about Praising: In Memory of C.S. Lewis

Posted on November 22, 2013 by sdgiere

No doubt fifty years ago tomorrow news of C.S. Lewis’ death was buried pages-deep in newspapers as the world’s collective attention focused on tragedy in Dallas.  News of the a president’s death trumps that of a professor’s, as it probably … Continue reading →

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Who is like the Lord our God?

Posted on September 18, 2013 by sdgiere

Psalm 113 – the psalm for this coming Sunday (22 Sept 2013) – calls those who pray it to praise the Lord and to stand in awe of the Lord’s desire to exercise the Lord’s majesty by bringing life from … Continue reading →

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Sermons Composed to Please God: Commemoration of John Chrysostom

Posted on September 13, 2013 by sdgiere

Throughout much of Western Christianity today, the 13th of September, marks the commemoration of John Chrysostom, a.k.a. John “Golden-mouth” (d.407 CE), who served as bishop of Constantinople and is remembered biblical interpreter, liturgist, and as one of the great preachers … Continue reading →

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