Author Archives: Tom Long

Fool Me Once, Forgive 77 Times

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Tom Long

 Fool Me Once, Forgive Seventy-Seven Times Matthew 18 21 Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” 22 Jesus said to … Continue reading →

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Beach Walk Meditation 1 – God and Gender

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Tom Long

I had just finished surfing and started thinking about God and gender as I was sitting in my chair and hydrating. I decided to take a walk down the beach and share my thoughts. In the past, I couldn’t do … Continue reading →

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Won’t You Be a Neighbor?

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Tom Long

I am a racist. It is something I hate in myself. The only reason I’m not condemned to hell for it is because Jesus took that judgment on himself in my place. Every day, when by God’s grace, I grow … Continue reading →

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Kayaking From Bill Smith Park

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Tom Long

Now that our house is built we can go back to doing the things that make island life worthwhile. Admittedly, the beach is the number one attraction for us. But we also enjoy quietly paddling around the neighborhood waterways. In … Continue reading →

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Jesus Didn’t Fall for It. Why Should We?

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Tom Long

It is heartbreaking to hear on the news that there are pastors who will encourage their parishioners to risk death in order to attend Easter services. In Matthew 4:5-7 Jesus was tempted in the wilderness to risk death to prove … Continue reading →

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