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Does God Play Favorites?

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Abigail

Does God Play Favorites? I don’t enjoy competition. By that, I’m not intending to reject anyone’s marketplace of skills or services. It’s just my sincere personal confession. For example, I was a natural athlete as a child. But later, … Continue reading →

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Jesus

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Abigail

Jesus This morning we had one of those leisurely breakfasts that goes on for some hours. The pleasure of being two philosophers who love each other comes into its own at such times. There are philosopher couples who indulge in … Continue reading →

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“Grace Under Pressure”

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Abigail

“Grace Under Pressure” About one of her heroines, novelist George Eliot writes: “Her full nature … spent itself in channels which had no great name on the earth. But the effect of her being on those around her was incalculably … Continue reading →

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