Daniel Haas

Tag: Mark

  • A God Budget for Tax Day

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    Jesus said to them, “Give to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they were utterly amazed at him. (Mark 12:17) Today’s emperor is the Congress with its power of the purse and the IRS enforcing the rules. Your CPA or software tells you exactly…

  • Living Legacy

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    God walks behind us and charges ahead at the same time. God is all around us and transforms us from within. That will show in how we live and talk and how we call ourselves. There will be outward signs of that transformation. A Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent 2015 based on Genesis…

  • The thing with traditions – presidential or otherwise

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    Going back and remembering presidents past is a good thing: It keeps us rooted. We do that within our families all the time: Remember the hero that grandpa was, take grandma’s sacrifice as an example. But also: Don’t be a drunk like auntie Paige or a playboy like uncle Bob. We remember presidents for their…

  • New Beginnings

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    Reflecting on the Lord’s Baptism with the help of Carrie Underwood:

  • Jesus is coming

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    Oh yeah, FM 99.1 has been playing the most wonderful tunes for almost a week. Christmas baking is in full swing, the church and many homes are decorated. We’re fixin’ to have a jolly good time again. That’s what Advent is all about: Preparing for Christmas, right? The first Sunday of Advent sets us straight:…