John Shore
Besides here on Crosswalk, John blogs on JohnShore.com.
Writer, Editor, Author
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Sprechen zie Penguins?
Yesterday I received in the mail a copy of a slick German magazine published for Christians half my age. Here's why.Thursday, August 2, 2007
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Hallelujah! We Know So Little!
We’re Saved! We know God! But that still does--or should--leave us with a whole universe of questions. And thank God for that.Tuesday, July 31, 2007
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Think You’re Strong Enough to Fulfill God’s Will for You? Really? Still?
You know God has a purpose for you. You know what God most wants you to be and do. Now what?Sunday, July 29, 2007
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The Comfort of the Cross
Thursday, July 26, 2007
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Free Will vs. Predestination. Can’t Anyone Give Me a HARD Problem to Solve?
Since time immemorial, theologians have striven to understand the difference between human free will and the omnipotent sovereignty of God. Well, they can stop now.Wednesday, July 25, 2007
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Wanna Commune with God? Create!
If there’s one thing you can say about God, it’s that he loves to create. And he’s waiting for you to jump right in.Saturday, July 21, 2007
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How The Bible Sings!
Yesterday I posted a piece about the possibility that I’m currently living the “plan” God has for me. A reader responded with a stirring testimony and some Bible quotes so perfect they hurt.Wednesday, July 18, 2007
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Are We Already Fulfilling God’s “Plan” for Us?
We’re always hearing that God has a plan for us. But maybe—doubts, fears, inadequacies and all--we’re already, right now, perfectly fulfilling that plan.Tuesday, July 17, 2007
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Are We Already Fulfilling God's 'Plan' for Us?
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
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Ah, Memories. What's Their Point, Again?
Eldridge Cleave, Beaver Cleaver, and my mom on TV. Ahhh... the way we were.Saturday, July 14, 2007
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Baby Hitchhiker
I yearned to go places. But I refused to crawl. Our German Sheppard seemed like the perfect solution.Thursday, July 12, 2007
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Evil: Surprise! It’s a Good Thing!
That evil exists doesn’t prove that God is not benevolent. It proves just how benevolent he is.Tuesday, July 10, 2007
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Modesty. Bragging. Wanting to inform. Who can tell them apart?
Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to tell people how our book just got a really great review.Monday, July 9, 2007
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Top 10 Tips for Becoming a Better Husband
If there's one thing we men love, it's improving everything about ourselves. No, wait: We love cars. No: We love pasta. No, TV! Okay, the point is, there are 10 things any husband can do to make...Saturday, July 7, 2007
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Fourth of July
The Fourth of July means thinking about America. Which I love to do. I don't think I've ever not shed a tear on the Fourth of July over how much I love this country. But I don't know how anyone can...Wednesday, July 4, 2007
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I Want the Devil Dead
I’m tired of the devil today. I’m exhausted by his relentless effort to destroy what’s sublime, degrade what’s worthy, weaken what’s strong, mar what’s beautiful. I can’t wait for the day Jesus...Monday, July 2, 2007
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When Punctuation Goes Really, Really Wrong
Can punctuation really make the difference between getting a second date, and getting a restraining order? YOU be the judge!Saturday, June 30, 2007
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Woody Woodpecker Turns Manic Attack Bird, Pt. 7: The End
I came. It saw. It attacked. I fell.Thursday, June 28, 2007