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Jan 10
Was Jesus Fair?
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
Danger of E-readers
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
Choosing to Cheat
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
From the Eyes of a Child
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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Dec 31
January 1st
I love the date — January 1st. It has always been the start of a new year. I like new years, because they are filled with opportunity, potential, and dreams. It was a fun day when I was in college as we would often be with friends playing sports or hanging out. It was crowned …
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Dec 27
Reducing the Noise!
In the last post I explored mind-food. We have to manage our mind-food and it is very difficult in this world today with so many distractions. One of my friends made me laugh with this tweet over the holidays: Sid Gray @sidgray Let’s not forget what the holidays are for: gathering around the table with …
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Dec 26
Mind-Food Diet for the New Year
It is dieting time!! I plan on cutting back after eating so much food over the holidays. Many others will start dieting in January. Sadly, far too few consider what they put into their mind like they do their body. Christians are to manage our mind-food more carefully than our physical food (Phil. 4:8, …
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Dec 23
Merry Christmas 2012
Merry Christmas Christmas is a special time for our family. We get to spend time with family, which is always special. We are extremely blessed, for which we give thanks to the Lord. We are enjoying a great Christmas and we hope you and your family are as well. Josh
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Dec 20
Parenting Through Grief
[*Disclaimer – I am not a professional counselor, I am a minister and father sharing my thoughts.] Death has been at every turn this December, via our ministry, the national news, and within our family. Parents of young children often ask me how they should handle death as it concerns their children. For example, when they …
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Dec 18
Get an App for the Bible on your Phone and Tablet
I like technology, but I only recently upgraded to a smart phone. I got an iPhone 4s on Straight Talk. I really enjoy it. It has been great for our family and for my ministry. We have had an iPad2 for the last year. I am not going to call names (Seven Oak’s folks), …
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