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PJ’s Page – When we were in Germany we noticed that the Lutheran churches are not called Lutheran so much as they are called “Evangelish” or Evangelical.  In this country, the term “evangelical” has come to mean something other than its original meaning, which has its origins in the Greek word euangelion which means “good news.” Martin Luther and those who supported him…

PJ’s Page – Did you ever have a “swear jar” in your home when you were growing up?  You know, a jar where you placed your quarter or dollar every time you yet slip with a “colorful” word.  I’m going to suggest a different take on this idea….that we consider a “their” jar instead of a “swear” jar.  Let me tell you more of what I mean. The country is clearly divided at this…

PJ’s Page – In our yard there is a blackberry bush, planted in a barrel, I suppose to contain it’s ambitious rambling.  Throughout this winter season, it has been fairly well behaved, keeping largely to its assigned spot.  However, as the first signs of spring have begun to (literally) sprout, this blackberry bush has also decided to venture out into the yard.  When I…