Jun 15
Happy Father’s Day! I am thankful for my grandfathers, my father, and father-in-law. These men have demonstrated biblical manhood to me and taught me so much. Each Father’s day, I also reflect upon God as my father. I want to share a story today from Philip Yancey in his book Disappointment with God. It is …
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Jun 06
Austin, my first-born, was a small baby. I was talking with a friend and elder here at Seven Oaks named Joel Crider. We were discussing how sweet and precious babies are and the enjoyment we were getting from Austin. I made some comment about the need to enjoy them when they are small, because they …
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Jun 02
What in your life are you so dedicated too that it causes your spouse to have jealousy towards it? What do you spend so much of your time doing that it hurts your marital and family relationships? For some wives it is hunting or sports. Their husbands dedicate so much time and energy to pursuing …
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May 24
170 bridges of more than 12 feet in length over 47.5 miles was necessary to be built to complete the Panama railroad. The Panama railroad took 5 years to build in the 1850s and it connected ocean-to-ocean. It was only five-foot wide and still cost $8 million to build because of all the bridges.¹ Imagine …
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May 22
Amanda and I went to a communication seminar one evening last week. It was very informative and helpful in understanding the communication process. The teacher’s model focused on how our communication comes from a value, belief, life commandment, or want/need that the individual has. Because of these the person is trying to communicate a feeling, …
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May 15
Wedding plans have taken over our home. My sister-in-law, Ashley, who has lived with us since February, is getting married on June 1st. We are excited for her. Wedding dress shopping was a real challenge for Ashley and her mom. They struggled to fine a dress that fit their modesty requirements. Eventually they did find …
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May 11
Happy Mother’s Day! I have to admit I have trouble choosing a sermon each year on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. It just seems that the sermons can tend to sound the same each year. One of my favorites came when I first came to Mayfield, Kentucky. A revered former elder who is now gone …
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May 03
A Story A group of college students were hanging out in the student center at a Christian school. They were laughing and having a good time. Talking as boys often do about girls. A comment was made about one of the boys being good looking, which is why he gets the girls. To which one …
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May 01
Our culture is shooting itself in the foot! We don’t realize the spiritual and moral depravity we are bringing upon ourselves with our present actions. Homosexual advocates have succeeding in winning a cultural war for acceptance and approval. They have persuaded our present generation to accept homosexuality and gay marriage as “normal.” One of the …
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Apr 30
Homosexuality is in the news again. With the NBA player Jason Collins coming out as gay to tremendous fanfare and encouragement by National leaders, fellow players, and the news media. A controversy has already erupted with an ESPN analyst who has issued an apology and clarification because he called homosexuality a sin and acting in …
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