Jan 31
What am I before God? How does God see me? These are important questions. They likely elicit various responses and answers. A primary concern I should have is being sure that I align myself with what God thinks! This is the thought behind 1 John 1:8-10. John is talking about our condition of being a …
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Jan 29
January 28th marked thirty-three years since the Challenger Space Shuttle exploded in mid-air soon after launch. The explosion which killed the seven astronauts on-board shocked our nation and brought forth national mourning. The flight was significant because it involved a teacher, Christa McAuliffe, who was going to teach some classes for students across the country …
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Jan 22
Do you recall the story of Jonah? You know the story we tell to kids about the prophet of God being swallowed by a great fish because he refused to go to Nineveh. Jonah tried to run from God by jumping on a ship going the opposite way. Jonah refused to go because he had …
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Jan 16
I am a parent of four between 14 and 6. I know what it is to have kids arguing with each other and constantly playing in the house. I have three boys, so I am always playing referee to their indoor ballgame, wrestling match, or Nerf war. The longest part, and most uphill climb of …
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Jan 11
I left for a seminar this week. I unintentionally left my wedding ring laying on the dresser. I wear my wedding ring everyday. It is a white gold band. There are no diamonds on the band, but it is still valuable. Obviously, the ring means much to me personally. But I forgot it, so I …
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Jan 03
We are a culture that esteems youth and the here-and-now. We move at a rapid pace and spend little time reflecting on the past or dreaming about the future. We have too much to do in the present! As we begin 2019, I want to share two stories with you that challenge you to see …
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