Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Embracing the Cross

Posted on 11/30/2014 by Paul Pavao

I’ve been being tenderized in a heartbreaking manner by awesome people I’ve met in Memphis. They haven’t said anything to me. I have just watched them. The fact is, on many days, especially writing on this blog, I wrestle with … Continue reading →

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I Reckon Sometimes It’s Better to Reckon than Believe

Posted on 11/22/2014 by Paul Pavao

In these har parts, we don’t always think. We reckon. “Reckon ‘Bama’ll beat the Gators Saturday?” “I reckon so.” This is all best said chewin’ on a piece of straw, hat tilted back and feet up on a wooden chair … Continue reading →

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Cancer and Faith

Posted on 11/19/2014 by Paul Pavao

So I have cancer one more time. Based on what my doctor said, it’s an easier one this time. I doubt lymphoma is always less dangerous than leukemia, but in my case, it is. This is Little League compared to … Continue reading →

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The Promise by Megan Cupit

Posted on 11/05/2014 by

Last year I ran across a blog by a young lady that I was very impressed by. The blog said she was 15, but her maturity level and commitment to … no, contentment with … our King seemed far older … Continue reading →

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The Promise by Megan Cupit

Posted on 11/05/2014 by Paul Pavao

Last year I ran across a blog by a young lady that I was very impressed by. The blog said she was 15, but her maturity level and commitment to … no, contentment with … our King seemed far older … Continue reading →

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Captain America Christianity

Posted on 10/31/2014 by Paul Pavao

I was talking with my son the other day about some terrible deed done by some person or some character in a movie. I don’t remember which. My son told me, “Only someone completely evil or possessed by a demon … Continue reading →

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Monkery Business: Martin Luther Faith vs. Works Debate

Posted on 10/12/2014 by Paul Pavao

Anyone want to help me think this through? I have friends so hostile to Martin Luther it might be impossible. I have read a lot about Martin Luther, but I’ve only read a little by Martin Luther. Almost everything I’ve … Continue reading →

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My Life

Posted on 09/26/2014 by Paul Pavao

I’m not in Africa starting a new church every week. Most days, I face nothing remotely life-threatening. I’ve recovered from leukemia and a marrow transplant better than most people do, and my “new normal” is a lot like my old … Continue reading →

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The King James Grammar Nazi

Posted on 08/29/2014 by Paul Pavao

I am sent by King James 1 on behalf of the king’s Elizabethan English. I am come to defend our language from misguided American Christians. Today’s post is in sport. This church marquee puzzleth me. Whither goeth this unused talent? … Continue reading →

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The Intelligent Fool

Posted on 08/22/2014 by Paul Pavao

Your IQ does not measure your wisdom, just your intelligence. Reprove a wise man, and he will love you. Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser. Teach a righteous man, and he will increase his … Continue reading →

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