Jan 16
The story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac is an amazing story. Each time I read it I marvel at the faith and obedience of Abraham. But last night, Amanda helped me to consider Isaac like never before. Isaac was not a small child, but was likely a young man, possibly in his 20s …
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Jan 14
David Gavitt was the President of USA Basketball in 1992. The USA Olympic basketball team had lost to the Soviets in 1988 coming home with a Bronze. Professionals had been allowed to play, but many questions remained. Would they give up two months during their summer when there was no pay for playing? Gavitt wanted …
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Jan 10
In America it seems we esteem the ideal of fairness. We can be quick to claim we are not being treated fairly. Church leaders are expected to treat everyone fairly, or they suffer criticism. Yet, we should ask the question, “Do we define fairness the same way God does?” In fact, it might be better …
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Jan 08
E-readers, phone reading apps, and tablets have changed the reading landscape. Publishers now forecast e-readers and tablets to compromise 50% of the revenue market by 2020 of all books and magazines published. David Renard, an industry executive, stated, “We forecast that by 2020 there will be more than 1.1 billion tablets and e-paper e-readers in …
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Jan 03
Andy Stanley wrote a book originally entitled Choosing to Cheat. It was re-released last year under the title When Work and Family Collide. This is a great little book that works on the premise that somebody is going to get cheated from the time, attention, or devotion that they feel they deserve. Typically this sets …
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Jan 02
Here are two true stories I recently heard or witnessed involving two precious boys and their deep spiritual reflections!! Enjoy these with a laugh and maybe even garner a lesson or illustration. “A Really Long Prayer” Jude, an early elementary grandchild of one of our elders, wanted to read his Bible, so he turns to …
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