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2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33

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I have this theory that although the actors who win the Academy Award earn the award for the entirety of their performances in the movies in question, there is often (maybe always) one key moment in those films that really cinches things.  So in Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks is impressive throughout but it’s that moment…

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2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33

Proper 14B

In the long story of God’s covenant relationship with his beloved but rebellious child Israel, the story of David and his beloved but rebellious child, Absalom, occupies 6 long and painful chapters.  It is one of the most gripping and heart wrenching stories in all of literature.  Indeed, it has been the inspiration for some…

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2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33

Proper 14B

Comments and Observations: I have this theory that although the actors who win the Academy Award earn the award for the entirety of their performances in the movies in question, there is often (maybe always) one key moment in those films that really cinch things.  So in Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks is impressive throughout but…

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O My Son Absalom

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