Category Archives: (Not So) Deep Thoughts

For your consideration…

Posted on January 4, 2018 by mosobsu

A great thought we ran into today: “If you were to raise a child and work your fingers to the bone to send that child to college, and the child only occasionally sent you a Christmas card and never gave … Continue reading →

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Rubruck and the Khan

Posted on May 22, 2017 by mosobsu

Late in the year of 1253, William of Rubruck (a Franciscan monk), arrived at the court of Mongke Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan and ruler of the largest empire on earth. After spending more than a year at court … Continue reading →

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The Pulse Massacre and a reasonable response

Posted on June 13, 2016 by mosobsu

Last weekend over 50 people lost their lives when a Muslim gunman who claimed allegiance to ISIS opened up in a gay nightclub in Orlando. It was a terrible act of malice driven by any number of factors still being … Continue reading →

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Was Jesus a man like us?

Posted on March 11, 2014 by mosobsu

Gentlemen, the question has been asked, was Jesus a man like us? Leaving that whole “Son of God” thing aside, the answer still seems pretty obvious: When it gets too hot in the summer, we drink iced-tea and sit in … Continue reading →

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A Quote for Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2013 by mosobsu

“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before! What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” Dr. Seuss “Christmas can be celebrated in the school room with pine trees, tinsel … Continue reading →

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Run, don’t hide.

Posted on November 26, 2013 by mosobsu

The cross of Jesus Christ cannot be revoked, nor would it be revoked even if God were able to do so, for it is the defining expression of His love for His children.  How sad is it then, that so … Continue reading →

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A God-sized burden

Posted on September 26, 2013 by mosobsu

For some reason, when it comes to sharing our faith, evangelism, we have a tendency to believe that when we start the conversation salvation is in the balance and we are responsible for the outcome. In doing so we assume … Continue reading →

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A question worth asking?

Posted on September 16, 2013 by mosobsu

Eternity. Sounds like a long time. Probably is. To be honest, it’s hard to wrap your mind around. The idea that there’s more out there beyond this present life seems almost silly sometimes, and somehow distant. Like that dream you … Continue reading →

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Appreciating the Gospel

Posted on September 6, 2013 by mosobsu

“If he have faith, the believer cannot be restrained. He betrays himself. He breaks out. He confesses and teaches this gospel to the people at the risk of life itself.”   —Martin Luther, 1522 Apparently, Luther never saw how hard it … Continue reading →

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A Note to Campus Ministers

Posted on July 17, 2013 by mosobsu

Its so easy to avoid the campus during summer; there aren’t many people around and usually nothing going on in the way of activities. That said, it’s a mistake to stay away. With students gone and the schedule slow, you … Continue reading →

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