Author Archives: Angus Lewis

About Angus Lewis

My wife and I lived our whole lives in Arkansas until ten years ago. We moved to the Kansas City area in 2011 (a job change). That was the reason for the 'From a Far Country' title. Our children and grandchildren were in Arkansas. Six months ago we sold our house and bought one in Sherwood, Arkansas and my wife moved back down here. Two weeks ago I retired and moved back too. (I'm probably going to try to find something part time to keep me out of trouble.) So maybe the 'From a Far Country' title is not so much of a fit anymore. But I think I'll stick with it. I'm still not home. Not yet. The Bible says we are all strangers and pilgrims here. Our real home is with God and some day we'll be there. We'll be home.

Isolation

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Angus Lewis

We thought we were isolated before.  How about when you can’t leave the house at all?  Fifteen or twenty years ago in Kansas City I could shovel a foot of snow from a driveway.  I’m not going to try it … Continue reading →

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Another Swing

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Angus Lewis

I took on a challenge.  Post something seven days in a row.  I made it six days.  God rested on the seventh day.  Right?  But that wasn’t the deal.  That wasn’t the challenge. So here I am writing the seventh … Continue reading →

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Jesus Was A Radical

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Angus Lewis

Let’s talk about the easy carefree life of a Christian.  Luke 6: 27-31 “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who … Continue reading →

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What Matters

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Angus Lewis

The one service in our Church every year that is the most meaningful is the Good Friday service.  I can’t remember because that was almost a year ago and I have trouble remembering last week.  I can’t remember what week … Continue reading →

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This is Who We Are

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Angus Lewis

Here I sit on Saturday morning.  I got my first COVID shot yesterday and I am thankful for that.  No ill effects so far except for a little soreness in the shoulder when I move it.  So I’m sitting here … Continue reading →

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The Cruse of Oil

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Angus Lewis

We were worshipping in Church Tuesday night and one word or phrase triggered something and I was off to the races.  That happens.  Sometimes it’s just chasing rabbits.  Or chasing squirrels like that dog in the movie UP.  But sometimes … Continue reading →

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How Shall We Then Live

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Angus Lewis

Here we are the beginning of a new administration.  President Biden is preaching unity.  He wants us to tone down the rhetoric and end the fear and hate.  Worthy goals.  We should join him in that quest and we should … Continue reading →

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Judgment Begins

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Angus Lewis

‘God is up to something.’  I said that the other day and I meant it.  God is always up to something.  But it doesn’t seem like it, does it?  Our world is spinning out of control.  Why does He not … Continue reading →

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Our Tool Box

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Angus Lewis

When we are born we come with a toolbox.  Many of the tools are dormant at first but over time as they come to life we learn to use some of them.  Unfortunately some of us become very proficient in … Continue reading →

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Worthy Is the Lamb

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Angus Lewis

So here we are.  The Hallelujah Chorus.  And yes, I do love it.  How could I not?  But what I like better are the lines from Revelation Chapter 5: Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us … Continue reading →

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