“To Be Considered…Leading After Failure”
In 2001 I slipped into a severe depression. I had battled depression twice before but this one was the worst […]
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Do you Wiggle in God’s Lap
Do you ever ‘wiggle in God’s lap’? I mean, you climb up into your heavenly Father’s lap with every intention of resting while you tell Him all your troubles and listen for His calm, wise, loving reply, but before you can settle into a comfortable position, you get antsy and think about all you have to do that day, about all the decisions you have to make, about the worries and cares that flood your mind and all of a sudden you find yourself squirming to get down? If you do, you are not alone!
Black Lives Matter- A Response
Black Lives Matter – A Response
On May 25, 2020 a life was snuffed out in the state of Minnesota. A man created in God’s image was murdered on the streets of Minneapolis. He was not famous or rich or influential; he was an ordinary man. His murder was tragic, as all murders are. His name was George Floyd. The color of his skin was black; the color of his blood was red, the same as mine, the same as yours.
Are We There Yet?
To Be Considered…Are We There Yet? When I was little and our family traveled, we were about a half hour
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“To Be Considered…Warning: Do Not Exasperate”
“Fathers, do not exasperate your children. Instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4
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“To Be Considered…Warning: Do Not Exasperate 2”
Last time we examined what it looked like for fathers to exasperate their children. We saw that harsh words, teasing
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“To Be Considered…Two Choices”
Well, here we are on the threshold of a brand new year! It’s almost time to leave the old behind
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“To Be Considered…The Responsibility of Legacy” #2
For those of us who want to leave a godly legacy, grappling with and understanding the legacy we have received
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“Up Agaist The Wall” – by Pastor Phil burns
One wall of my family’s camp at the lake attracts repeated attention. It is the history wall.Starting just a few
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To Be Considered…The Responsibility of Legacy
I am a grandfather. People tell me I look plenty old enough to be a grandfather. I’m not sure how
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Fathers, Do Not Provoke Your Children
Christian parents are on a mission to make disciples. Fathers are the designated leaders of this mission, and it is not an easy task. It is impossible when attempted in ones own strength. Can you relate to this feeling?
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An Overflowing Life
If you squeeze a tube of Crest, you will get toothpaste. If you squeeze a tube of Elmer’s glue, you will get glue. But what happens if you “squeeze” a Christian? What happens when life squeezes you? And me?
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What Do Your Children See?
For a good part of my life, I felt that whenever I tried to get close to God, He would move farther away. It seemed to me that He wasn’t interested in a relationship with me. You see, that’s the way it was with my earthly father. He didn’t know how to have a relationship with someone. So, when I tried to get close to him, he moved farther away emotionally…
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Give Careful Thought to Your Ways
Think a minute. How many snap decisions have you made that turned out well? Now think about this. How many decisions have you prayed about carefully, sought advice from godly people on, and let some time pass before you acted that you regret? Hmmm…
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“Still the Same”
In 1978 singer-songwriter Bob Seger saw his hit single, “Still the Same”, reach #4 on the “Billboard Hot 100 Chart”. The song is about a gambler who the singer admired but ultimately walked away from because he would not change despite the consequences of his actions…