What is the Value of Jesus to You?
We think of value in concrete terms. We measure it with numbers, or money, or other hard metrics. But in reality, value is a relative...
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Sep 22, 20202 min read
In What Have You Placed Your Trust?
White Cliffs Of Dover photo by Immanuel Giel. License here: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:White_Cliffs_of_Dover_02.JPG Facing...
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Sep 17, 20202 min read
Happiness is Wonderful but Joy is Better.
Photo creds: photo is from Canva/Pexels Photographer Pete Johnson Joy and happiness are not the same things. Joy is superior, and...
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Sep 10, 20202 min read
Is God a Self-absorbed Narcissist?
God’s purpose in many (if not all) of his behaviors is to glorify himself. At first blush, this seems egomaniacal, or arrogant, or...
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Aug 28, 20202 min read
God Still Uses the Force of Faith
Faith is an overwhelmingly powerful force. But it isn’t a force like the kind that Luke Skywalker wields. It isn’t a force that allows...
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Aug 20, 20202 min read
A God For Uncertain Times
The universe appears full of uncertainty. At times, most people must weather storms of that uncertainty as they rage through that...
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Aug 13, 20202 min read
Why Purpose Matters
I enjoy running. For most people that’s a weird thing to enjoy because, frankly, it can be difficult and uncomfortable. What I don’t...
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Jul 30, 20203 min read
Do You Need Help, or Do You Need to Help?
My wife is a strong and independent woman. In fact, she’s so strong and independent that I often fail to see when she is in need. A...
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Jul 23, 20202 min read
Are you Balanced?
A few years ago, I planned a hiking trip that would take me across 60 miles of mountains, and span several days. I planned this adventure...
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Jul 16, 20202 min read
Looking Forward: Remain Steadfast and Receive a Crown of Life.
In order to graduate from Basic Training in the army, I had to complete a road march. This simple task consisted of walking 15 miles. ...
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Jul 9, 20202 min read
The Lifeblood of Jesus destroys the Lifeblood of Sin
Sin is a cage, and a sickness. It is chains and anxiety. It is obsession and compulsion. For a moment, it provides pleasure, but that...
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Jul 2, 20202 min read
The First Time I Kissed My Wife
I can remember the first time my wife kissed me. It was over 3 decades ago. As a young man, the feeling was exhilarating. Wonderful...
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Jun 25, 20202 min read
What Does It Mean to Know Something?
What does it mean to know something? That question seems easy at first, but when you begin to consider it in more than just superficial...
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Apr 3, 20202 min read
Fear and Knowing Jesus
In March of 1933, the 32nd president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, gave his first inaugural address. Many people rightly...
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Mar 26, 20202 min read
Praying for Discipline
Dear God in Heaven I thank you for all the good you have given to my community. I thank you for my church family, and for my resources,...
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Mar 19, 20203 min read
Community and Discipleship
The world seems to be shutting down around us as our communities respond to the spread of a new virus. For some of us, this will be very...
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Mar 12, 20202 min read
Spiritual Warfare
An important Christian belief is that God exists in three persons. We refer to these persons as God the father, God the son, and God the...
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Mar 5, 20202 min read
Priest or Dead Stone?
One of the most prominent doctrines of evangelical and protestant churches is something called the priesthood of the believer. The...
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Feb 27, 20202 min read
The Difference Between Living and Dying
Most people have given at least some thought to what they might die for. Perhaps they would die for their spouse, or a child, or a...
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Feb 20, 20202 min read
What is Baby Dedication?
Many churches engage in a practice called “baby dedication.” You won’t find this practice commanded by the bible. It isn’t part of any...
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