Apr 17
Why do we do what we do? Most things we do with an expectation of getting something in return. Consider these questions . . . Why did you have the last people over to your house? Why did you give your wives flowers for your anniversary? What was your expectation when you helped a poor …
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Nov 05
Zaccheus, a man small in stature, knew the Lord was passing by him this day in Jericho. But he was small in stature and could not see him because of the bustling crowd. So he famously climbed up in a Sycamore tree, and the Lord noticed him and chose to dine at his home (Luke …
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Sep 19
Hurricanes are destroying our cities! Cancer is ruining our health and stressing our families. Mental illness issues are plaguing our communities. Churches are struggling with discord and division. In the midst of these trials we must remember God invites us to cast all our care upon him because he cares for us (1 Pet. 5:7). …
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May 25
So often when we study the Bible regarding marriage we look to the classic texts. Passages like Genesis 2, Matthew 19, and Ephesians 5. Those are great texts on the topic, but the whole Bible shares principles that are helpful for this most foundational of all relationships. Here are seven Bible principles I have chosen …
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Apr 30
This is a post for all you guys out there! I know most of you rarely read a blog post. But I am glad you are reading this, even if you are just doing it because she told you too! It is hard to stay focused on being a husband! We are selfish with all of …
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Feb 21
Jesus said we should be known for our love for one another.¹ The term love involves our affections, loyalty, and passions. Jesus said that “whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.”² When you put these two statements of Jesus together you are …
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Feb 13
Like a car engine needs oil to run, so the moving parts do not create lots of friction and melt down, so a marriage with all of its stress needs lots of love to keep it from burning down. Love needs to be expressed daily to maintain the strong vibes and positive feelings between spouses. …
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Jan 27
Byron Nelson tells an interesting anecdote in his autobiography regarding Ben Crenshaw in the 1975 U.S. Open. Ben was finishing up his third round and walking to the 17th hole when lightning struck nearby. It scared him so badly that he just flat ran off the course. A couple of USGA officials in the clubhouse …
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Oct 07
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German theologians who died under Nazi persecution wrote this in his book Life Together. “We must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God, who will thwart our plans and frustrate our ways time and again, even daily, by sending people across our path with their demands and requests. We …
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Jun 08
We have all heard the saying, “No one cares what you say, until they know you care.” But how do people know we care? We get so wrapped up in our busy lives that it is easy to not care enough about others. I was studying from Nehemiah and discovered three key things we can …
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