Category Archives: jesus

A Bad Day for Jesus

Posted on May 18, 2011 by rwiksell

Following is an imagined conversation between God the Father, and Jesus the Son on May 21, 2011: Father: It’s time, my Son. Jesus: Time for what now? Father: It’s May 21, 2011. Time for the Rapture. You know… Judgment Day. … Continue reading →

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Bridezilla of Christ

Posted on January 20, 2011 by rwiksell

I’ve had weddings on the brain lately. Mainly, because four couple-friends of mine recently asked me to marry them. But also because two new bridal shops just opened on the same block as the print shop where I work (in … Continue reading →

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Comforting the Oppressor

Posted on February 1, 2010 by rwiksell

And the winner is… oh s***, not again. Wouldn’t you love to hear this from an announcer at an awards ceremony? When Titanic just kept taking on Oscars, or Beyonce’s name was called again and again at the grammys? If … Continue reading →

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Captain Hook: the Only True Biblical LIteralist

Posted on November 12, 2009 by rwiksell

Do you read the Bible 100% literally? “If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to … Continue reading →

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Jesus the Con-Artist

Posted on September 4, 2009 by rwiksell

“Can I ask you a question?” “Sure.” “Who is Jesus to you?” “Oh, Jesus? Jesus is a womanizer. He’s a megalomaniac and a paranoiac. He’s also a brainwasher, a con-artist and a compulsive liar.” “OK… that was unexpected. How did … Continue reading →

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The Mustard Tree

Posted on September 1, 2009 by rwiksell

I don’t like mustard. Even brown mustard is something I usually avoid, and I am most definitely not a fan of the yellow stuff. But I got a fresh glimpse of the mustard tree this morning, and I want to … Continue reading →

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Wiksell’s Hierarchy of Deeds

Posted on June 10, 2009 by rwiksell

I was thinking this morning about what motivates us to do what we do. Why we make certain choices, and why we later stick them, or abandon them. As I thought about it, I realized that there is a spectrum … Continue reading →

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Love Forward, Trust Backward

Posted on January 15, 2009 by rwiksell

So many Christians havethe love of a childandthe faith of an adult. This is a problem. “Greater Love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.” -Jesus, John 15:13 “Unless you change and become … Continue reading →

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One Girl Army

Posted on December 9, 2008 by rwiksell

Recently the Front Porch team has been joined by a young lady named Stephanie. She is very active in her efforts to reach out with compassion to needy young people in center-city Springfield. And that was the topic of an … Continue reading →

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The Prism

Posted on October 9, 2008 by rwiksell

Here’s another thought about what we can learn from the Jewish Festivals, which just happens to be the topic of my current message series. If you were there last Sunday, or if you get my newsletter, this will not sound … Continue reading →

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