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The Love of Thanksgiving – by Ed Dunn
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever – 1 Chronicles 16:34 (NIV)
O Lord that lends me life, lend me a heart replete with thankfulness – William Shakespeare
Why do we love the Thanksgiving season so much here in North America? Why do so many say that Thanksgiving Day is one of their favorite holidays of the year? Along with our friends in Canada, Thanksgiving Day, although celebrated on different dates, remains a highlight of the Fall season, and an important beginning to the spiritual richness of the holiday season to come. Along with a deep joy and a quiet peace we delight in during this season, there is a ...
This Month at PTM – November 2023
Wonders of His Word:
Watch a short video and the message on the "Wonders of His Word" by Ed Dunn as he updates us on the latest from Christianity Without the Religion and Plain Truth Ministries.
https://vimeo.com/877249108
November 2023
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Articles:
60 Years Later... If JFK Could Talk – pg. 1
The Love of Thanksgiving – pg. 2
Should We Fear God? – pg. 5
A Sickness Unto Death – pg. 7
Quotes & Connections – pg. 8
One Day at a Time? – by Ed Dunn
As you the reader know, I am fortunate to write a regular column for the Plain Truth Magazine entitled, One Day at a Time. I’ve been thinking more and more about why I titled this column as I have. What does, One Day at a Time really mean, and why is that title, and perspective in our lives, important?
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom states Psalm 90:12 (NIV). As I read what the Psalmist wrote of the work and wisdom of numbering, I believe that beginning with the number one may well be the best place to start. Living our lives simply and deliberately, one day at a time, can offer us a gift of perspective. ...
This Month At PTM – October 2023
Calls About Our Mission:
Watch a short video and the message on "Calls About Our Mission" by Ed Dunn as he updates us on the latest from Christianity Without the Religion and Plain Truth Ministries.
https://vimeo.com/864579707
Confronted by Christ – by Ed Dunn
Acts Chapter 9 tells us the story of Saul (soon to become Paul) on a path from Jerusalem to Damascus with a mandate in his hand. Charged and empowered by the High Priest, Saul was set to hunt down, arrest and bring the followers of Jesus to Jerusalem. Once in Jerusalem, it would seem Saul’s intent was to question, persecute and quite possibly, execute, the followers of Jesus, as he had done with Stephen (Acts 7:4 - 8:1). In telling this story, the book of Acts paints a picture of Saul as a man who was, in a word, diligent, in following his path, and in seeing his commission through to its end.
Not far from the gates of ...
Nothing Happens Until Everything Happens – by Ed Dunn
Friend and Partner Letter from September 2023
“…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6, NIV).
To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often – Winston Churchill
Does it ever feel to you like life just seems to stay the same, day-after-day, with little-to-no change in the events and circumstances we face? We can tend to settle into the natural rhythms of our daily lives, prayerfully, and live to the best of our ability one day at a time. Often, however, that one day at a time can come and go with such predictable ...
This Month at PTM – September 2023
You're Not Alone:
Watch a short video and the message on "You're Not Alone" by Ed Dunn as he updates us on the latest from Christianity Without the Religion and Plain Truth Ministries.
https://vimeo.com/855120909
A Marathon, Not a Sprint – by Ed Dunn
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) – “…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint…”
Chariots of Fire
I remember this verse well from my youth. The year was 1981 and the hit movie, Chariots of Fire, had just been released to widespread appeal and critical acclaim. In one of the most memorable scenes within the movie for me, the Scottish sprinter, Olympian and missionary, Eric Liddell, stood in the midst of a cold rain surrounded by soaked yet eager on-listeners. As the wind blew, he recounted these poetic words ...
CWR video – by Ed Dunn – “The Great Verb Exchange”
Short 2 minute video with Ed Dunn.
This Month at PTM – August 2023
Anniversaries:
Watch a short video and the message on "Anniversaries" by Ed Dunn as he updates us on the latest from Christianity Without the Religion and Plain Truth Ministries.
https://vimeo.com/846020991
Show Your Cards, Not Your Trophies – by Ed Dunn
One of my close friends, Steve, is a successful business owner in the world of hospitality, event planning and catering. I was listening to a podcast recently in which Steve was interviewed on the topic of Winning in Business. During the interview, I was struck by something Steve said: In all areas of life, and not just in business, he said, I believe it’s better to show your cards, not your trophies. His phrase, show your cards, not your trophies, caught me by surprise and has been ringing in my ears since the podcast interview ended. The simple-yet-catchy wisdom within his words has offered me some real food for thought.
So much of life ...
This Month at PTM – July 2023
So Many 4ths:
Watch a short video and message on "So Many 4ths" by Ed Dunn as he updates us on the latest from Christianity Without the Religion and Plain Truth Ministries.
https://vimeo.com/838394375
July 2023
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Articles:
Mental Health Care: A Christian Response – pg. 1
Show Your Cards, Not Your Trophies – pg. 2
Two Ships that Pass in the Night – pg. 5
Elevator Dogmatics – pg. 7
Quotes & Connections – pg. 8
A Father’s Gift – by Ed Dunn
I first remember seeing it when I was a small boy. My father kept it on the top left side of his dresser in his and mom’s bedroom. At the time, I was all of seven-years-old. I loved to wear it around the house, as often as my father would let me. I can still remember how my wrist was so small that it barely stayed clasped and in place above my hand.
The item from my father’s dresser was a bright and shiny silver tennis bracelet. Dad’s tennis bracelet had a small silver plate in the middle of the chain that wrapped around his wrist. On the top-side of that plate, Dad’s name had been engraved in tiny cursive letters on its face. On the ...
A Joy Not a Job – Ed Dunn
Our Plain Truth Ministries team was working its way through a full agenda at a production meeting a few days ago. With those of us in the office around a conference table, joined by Brad Jersak (who lives in British Columbia) as he connects via Zoom, we hold these production meetings once a month.
We use this time to plan the content and timing of upcoming issues of our two magazines, partner letters, special letters, upcoming podcasts and videos, website blogs, books to be published, as well as any number of events on our PTM calendar. The time is also enormously beneficial in making sure we are updated about each other’s activities. ...
This Month at PTM – May 2023
Personal News from PTM:
Watch a short video and message on some "Personal News from PTM" by Ed Dunn as he updates us on the latest from Christianity Without the Religion and Plain Truth Ministries.
https://vimeo.com/819241339
May 2023
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Articles:
Stretch Marks of a Mother's Love – pg. 1
One Day in May – pg. 2
The Kingdom in a Person – pg. 5
Grieving Nels – pg. 6
Prodigal Sons – pg. 7
Quotes & Connections – pg. 8
Think On These Things – by Ed Dunn
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things (Philippians 4:8).
When we change the way we look at things, the things we look at change – German Theoretical Physicist, Max Planck (1858-1947).
There is an unmistakable importance to mindfulness, or presence, to use a different word. The thoughts we hold closely within our hearts and minds do indeed matter. The terms, Mindfulness and Presence, are ones we may hear ...
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