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December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 John J.H. Lee Books (or Papers), Musings

Jewish Pride?

Recently I came across an interesting sermon by rabbi Angela W. Buchdahl at the Central Synagogue in New York city, titled “Jewish Pride: Live Up to Your Name” (preached on September 26, 2022). You can watch it below, or you can read the entire transcript here. https://youtu.be/wUGIztK1A_w The thesis of her sermon is this: Stop … Continue reading Jewish Pride?

December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 John J.H. Lee Musings

Claiming To Be Wise, They Became Foolish

In late November, Cambridge researcher Joshua Heath delivered a disgusting "sermon" at Trinity College, which left many worshipers in shock. I do not have access to his full script. But according to Daily Mail and The Economic Times, Heath suggested that Christ had had a trans body. One of the pieces of the evidence he … Continue reading Claiming To Be Wise, They Became Foolish

July 20, 2022July 24, 2022 John J.H. Lee Musings

Spiritual Myopia

I read a contact lens company's brochure while I was waiting to pick up my new glasses. The brochure was to advertise their new corrective lenses for myopia but it was full of useful information. I learned a few things: The definition of myopia: Put simply, it is near-sightedness.The symptom: Distant objects appear blurry.The cause: … Continue reading Spiritual Myopia

June 26, 2022June 26, 2022 John J.H. Lee Musings

Toronto Pride, Grace, and My Preaching

Peter from the Canadian Tire Auto Service finally phoned around 10 am and said my vehicle was not ready yet. That meant Lynn and I had to travel to Toronto by bus. I was preaching today; so, no matter what, I had to be at church. It was challenging. The bus from home to James … Continue reading Toronto Pride, Grace, and My Preaching

June 6, 2022June 14, 2022 John J.H. Lee Musings

Where Is God?

I often think of humanity as an arrogant man living in a beautiful mansion. This man didn't build this house. The Builder let him rent the entire house for free. But this haughty man claims that he doesn't see any evidence of the existence of the Builder and goes even further to say that the … Continue reading Where Is God?

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