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I’m so sick of bombs flying, little children dying, and politicians lying. I’m so sick of arrogance, indifference, and the stench of ignorance. I’m so sick of death row, the gun show, and the taking of life in utero. I’m so sick of hate, the division state, and the segregation mandate. I’m so sick of… Read more
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The “wilderness” is not typically a location many of us choose to venture into. We may like to go camping occasionally, or maybe for a weekend backpacking trip. Some of us have been on retreats or mission trips in remote places, and some of us might think sleeping in a Motel 6 is roughing it.… Read more
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As we approach one of the most sacred and holy seasons of the Christian church, I’m stopping to think about the “why” behind the “what”. Tomorrow begins the season of Lent for the Christian church, although not all Crhistians practice or recognize the season. That’s OK with me. Some Christians practice the religous rituals and… Read more
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Romans 8:28 (NLT)… And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Sometimes you might find yourself alone, among strangers, serving and working to help others. You might find yourself separated from the group you belong to,… Read more
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Writing is hard… Here I am, seven days into the new year, and it’s been over a month since I wrote a blog post. Thank goodness “more writing” was not on my non-existent resolution list. Writing is hard for me. I know what I want to say, but I don’t have the linguistic skills to… Read more
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Next Sunday, the Advent season begins. It is a season known to the world as Christmas, but in the church, we are celebrating so much more than giving gifts or spending time with family. We are in a season of waiting, expecting, and anticipating King Jesus to arrive on a white horse through the clouds… Read more
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Well, it’s been a while since I have taken the time to write anything on the blog. If I’m being honest, that last month has been a bit overwhelming. This season of pastoring is going great, and my discipline to spend time with God daily is in a good rhythm. I could spend some more… Read more
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Learning to be grateful in all seasons. This is my last “chapter” on this topic, although much more should be written about having an attitude of gratitude and the effects it will have on your life in a postive way. May you keep pursuing these exhortaitons from 1 Thessalonians 5, implementing them into your life… Read more
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Learning to be grateful in all seasons. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (The Voice Paraphrase)… “Celebrate always, pray constantly, and give thanks to God no matter what circumstances you find yourself in. (This is God’s will for all of you in Jesus the Anointed.)” Jesus offers an accurate and challenging truth in the gospel according to Luke:… Read more
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (CEV)… “Always be joyful and never stop praying. Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do.” What would happen if we examined our hearts through the lens of gratitude? There are key scriptures from the Old and New Testament that can inform us… Read more