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In Our House, We Believe:

Posted on April 12, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Faith Can Move Mountains There is so much we cannot know, mainly because of our disconnect from the Truth, that we have to take on faith. Now, if you’re like me, your faith can be tested from time-to-time. But it … Continue reading →

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When One’s Faith is Tested

Posted on December 30, 2021 by cdsmiller17

I Still Believe (2020) I’m beginning to think that I need to get out more: here is a Christian Country Music star whose story is heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time. In fact, I’d never heard of him, until … Continue reading →

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As Missionary to the Huron, He was Killed by the Iroquois

Posted on June 27, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Jean de Brébeuf (March 25, 1593 – March 16, 1649) I do not wish to speak ill of the dead, but it seems to me that this Jesuit priest tried and failed to bring peace to the Huron and the … Continue reading →

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It’s Been Almost Nine Months Since He Died Suddenly

Posted on April 28, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Raymond Pierre Hebert (December 31, 1940 – August 3, 2020) We were best frenemies, in the nicest possible way. Our Faith & Science group exchanges were legendary. He would always start out his discussions with me by saying, “I agree … Continue reading →

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The First Flight which Defined a Century

Posted on April 13, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Wright Flyer (December 17, 1903) I casually mentioned this moment in one of yesterday’s posts. But, up until today, I never thought to raise a chart for this momentous occasion. I wonder why not? Since the first flight was … Continue reading →

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Image of the Interfaith Beliefs of an Afterlife

Posted on March 1, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Lost Finale: “The End” – Stained Glass Window It was an inspired bit of theatre: having a stained glass window displaying six symbols of the world’s main religions. No doubt the producers wanted to be inclusive of all faiths when … Continue reading →

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In Those Days, Saying Less was More Prudent

Posted on February 18, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Sir Thomas More (February 7, 1478 – July 6, 1535) I’m getting a bit ahead of myself, here. I’m about to start Peter Ackroyd’s book “Tudors” but I got prompted by a suggested YouTube video of More and Wolsey discussing … Continue reading →

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“Here Comes the Son!”

Posted on February 14, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Miracle of the Sun (Fatima – October 13, 1917) There must have been something in the air that day. Expectation of a miracle, for one thing. And that rainstorm must have stirred up a lot of dust on the Santos … Continue reading →

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Paranoia: Were Saul of Tarsus and Josephus Contemporaries?

Posted on February 4, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Devil’s in their Details Except for the Acts of the Apostles, and Paul’s letters in the New Testament, there would be no other ‘proof’ of his existence. Isn’t it interesting how awkward that makes it for anyone believing his … Continue reading →

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“Miracles Happen All the Time”

Posted on August 18, 2020 by cdsmiller17

An Interview with God (2018) Well, I’m going to have to admit that this film is as close to the reality of a crisis intervention as I’ve ever seen. And it feels true, too. From IMDb: “Paul Asher, an up-and-coming … Continue reading →

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