Author: Dr. Parrott

I have committed myself to the urging of Romans 12:1. My heart studies the mercies of God.  My body, my being, is my gift to…

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I present my gift and wait for your response.  Are you delighted or disappointed? If this is true of my gift to you, imagine presenting…

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It is a big ask, something that will take effort and create difficulty.  Yet, here it is:   “. . . offer your bodies as…

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I hear the voice of a committed coach, a passionate teacher, a loving parent, or even a concerned “Dutch” uncle:           Therefore, I urge you.…

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The year 2021 taught two lessons: “fear” and “cynicism,” imparted by a syllabus of visceral hostility, conspiracy theories, identity politics, cancel culture, and tribalism. I…

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God, (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) promises full salvation now and in the world to come.  We believe and promise to live in alignment with…

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Facebook today: “The first rule of 2022 is to not dwell on what went wrong in 2021. God has a plan.” How do you respond…

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The Magi confronted Herod with a fearful question, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews” (Matt. 2:1).  The announcement of…

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Nothing about January 1st warrants transformation.  “New” does not emanate from a New Year.  “New” emanates from He who said, “I am making everything new”…

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My Sunday School class read this prayer together at our Christmas Brunch.  It is a lovely prayer.  Loving Father, Help us remember the birth of Jesus,that…

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