straight-friendly.blogspot.com
Straight-Friendly: 3/10/13 - 3/17/13
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A devotional blog for LGBT and other alienated Christians- with occasional personal observations. Saturday, March 16, 2013. I want to know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the sharing of His sufferings by becoming like Him in His death. (Philippians 3.8). If our lives were bookshelves, where would the volume called My Faith. Would it stand on such a tall shelf that retrieving it requires too much effort? Would it get tucked between other familiar titles— My Family. What I Do for Fun. Are veri...
60107.us
Streamwood, IL zip code area info and deals
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Make this my local homepage. To make 60107.us! Click the wrench icon at the top right of your screen. Tab's Home Page section, select "Open this page" and type http:/ www.60107.us. Find info on any US zip code. Get Your Own .US Domain Name. 42 1 14 N. 88 10 24 W. 4202056 N 88.17333 W. 4202056; -88.17333. 42 1 14 N. 88 10 24 W. 4202056 N 88.17333 W. 4202056; -88.17333. 39,858 ( 2010. 5,0969 / sq mi. 1,968 / km. 160;- summer (DST). Location in Cook County. And the state of Illinois. And Illinois Route 19.
straight-friendly.blogspot.com
Straight-Friendly: 2/24/13 - 3/3/13
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A devotional blog for LGBT and other alienated Christians- with occasional personal observations. Saturday, March 2, 2013. No testing has overtaken you that is not common to everyone. God is faithful, and God will not let you be tested beyond your strength, but with the testing God will also provide a way out so that you may be able to endure it. (1 Corinthians 10.13). The Compulsion to Feel Special. This Notion of “Deserving”. What’s Unique About Us. Wednesday, February 27, 2013. Love the Lord your God ...
straight-friendly.blogspot.com
Straight-Friendly: 3/24/13 - 3/31/13
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A devotional blog for LGBT and other alienated Christians- with occasional personal observations. Saturday, March 30, 2013. Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. (John 12.24). Maybe He was dead and His followers managed to abscond with His corpse. Then how do we explain the random sightings that occur in the weeks after His resurrection? We can’t really say. All we know is it happens in...At Chri...
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Straight-Friendly: 12/30/12 - 1/6/13
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A devotional blog for LGBT and other alienated Christians- with occasional personal observations. Saturday, January 5, 2013. This mystery… has now been revealed to Christ’s holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that is, the Gentiles have become… sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. (Ephesians 3.5-6). Century anthem full of coronation imagery. There’s room at the cross for you. Though millions have come, there’s still room for one. Yes, there’s room at the cross for you. It’...
straight-friendly.blogspot.com
Straight-Friendly: 1/13/13 - 1/20/13
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A devotional blog for LGBT and other alienated Christians- with occasional personal observations. Saturday, January 19, 2013. There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. (1 Corinthians 12.4-6). Everything Falls Into Place. What do I bring to this project? Where are my strengths and, conversely, where am I limited? The gifts God gives each of u...
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Straight-Friendly: 3/31/13 - 4/7/13
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A devotional blog for LGBT and other alienated Christians- with occasional personal observations. Sunday, March 31, 2013. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen.” (Luke 24.5). He is not here, but has risen.” (Luke 24.5). The Gospels’ compressed accounts of the Easter story leave the impression that everything happens quickly: Where is Jesus? Crossing this major threshold on Easte...
straight-friendly.blogspot.com
Straight-Friendly: 3/3/13 - 3/10/13
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A devotional blog for LGBT and other alienated Christians- with occasional personal observations. Saturday, March 9, 2013. When he was still a long way off, his father saw him. His heart pounding, he ran out, embraced him, and kissed him. (Luke 15.20; The Message. Is the younger son the favorite? A Tale of Horror. 8221; the older brother asks. “He wasted a fortune on prostitutes and you throw him a party? I’ve never given you a moment’s grief and you’ve never done that for me! Friday, March 8, 2013.
backpackbuddiesclub.com
Backpack Buddies Club | Links
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The following websites are some of the many who helped us in the past and/or are still supporting this project. A special thank you to all that keep this worthy cause going. Also listed are the sites of the places we have delivered our backpacks to. Elgin Community Crisis Center. Hanover Park Township Food Pantry. Home of the Sparrow. Immanuel United Church of Christ. Lord of Life Lutheran Church. Schaumburg Township Food Pantry. Streamwood Chamber of Commerce. Willow Creek Community Church.
jamesjolson.com
The Rev. Dr. James J. Olson: Pastoral and Academic Work
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The Rev. Dr. James J. Olson. Pastor and Teacher, Worship and Liturgy Consultant for Congregations and Clergy. Pastoral and Academic Work. Pastoral and Academic Work. Here, you may find samples of my preaching and liturgical work. At the bottom, is a link to my dissertation. Beginning September 29, 2013, I will be serving as the interim Pastor at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Streamwood, IL. I will be there for several months, and will update this again when I am available and searching again. Pulpi...
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