Oct 21
Suppose you had come to Corinth, Greece for the famous Isthmian Games of 51 AD and needed a tent. You stubble upon a leather working man who makes, repairs, and sells tents. His name is Paul (Acts 18:3). You hear reports that he is a relatively well-known religious teacher. He is a trained Jewish Rabbi …
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Jul 22
“President Theodore Roosevelt was a man of action, but he was also a good listener, and he appreciated that quality in others. Once in a gala ball, he grew tired of meeting people who returned his remarks with stiff, mindless pleasantries. So he began to greet people with a smile, saying, “I murdered my grandmother …
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Apr 22
Who are you? Who do you worship? Are those questions related? I would say the second question directly shapes and creates the answer to the first! You become like what you worship! James Michener writing in his book, The Source, tells the story of a man named Urbaal, who was a farmer living about 2200 …
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Feb 20
Most people have heard of the gospel of Luke, it is one of the four gospels which tells the story of Jesus in the New Testament. It’s author, Luke, also wrote the New Testament book of Acts of the Apostles which tells the early history of the church. We have read his words often, but …
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Nov 20
What ingredients went into making David a man after God’s own heart (1 Sam. 13:14)? We must put these same ingredients into our own lives and use them as parents to raise our children. In the opening chapter of David’s life, when he is anointed by Samuel to be the future king, we see six …
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Nov 27
Our culture is sending so many mixed messages. Each day contains a story about sexual misconduct. Another high profile leader is accused of inappropriate actions toward a woman. In worse stories, extra-marital affairs or tales involving prostitutes are sadly all too common. The politically correct view is to condemn these inappropriate acts. The world demands …
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Oct 25
It is Halloween time! Halloween is the time when we put on costumes and pretend to be something we are not. Kids enjoy this holiday and many adults still dress up. While it is fun to put on a costume and pretend, do we put on masks throughout the rest of the year spiritually and …
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Jan 03
It is 2017! What will be accomplished this year in your life? I have been listening to David McCullough’s fine biography of the Wright Brothers. The Wright brothers are famous for inventing the airplane and conquering the scientific problems of flight. After the world had finally recognized their success they received many medals. One of …
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Nov 01
What are Christians known for more; our mouths or ears? True or not, most would answer that we are known more for what we say. We certainly should be known for proclaiming the truth in love. We have to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, but being known for our ears will help others hear …
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Jan 19
You are likely familiar with James’ discussion of the tongue in chapter 3 of his epistle. I want to draw your attention to one verse from that section. “And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course …
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