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See what the Lord is doing
We are called, often, to remember the past. In 1 Samuel 7:12, the prophet Samuel erects a stone between two locations – Mizpah and Shen – and names it Ebenezer (meaning “stone of help”) to […]
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Raising faithful kids in a hostile culture
As a pastor and parent, I often hear the same question phrased a dozen different ways: “How can I raise my kids to follow Jesus in today’s world?” The concern is real – and justified. […]
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God is bigger than we might imagine
I have recently become a fan of the series, “Doctor Who”, and, so far, I’ve gotten through a bit of the sixth season. If you are a fan of this show, you will remember that […]
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Starting the year with God’s Word
As the new year begins, many of us feel a surge of hope and anticipation. We resolve to improve, strive for better health, cultivate stronger relationships, and even pursue spiritual growth. Yet, as the weeks […]
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Living in the “Big 3” helps people stay strong and faithful
This jet called “2024” is coming in for a landing, and BOY has it has been a bumpy flight! The turbulence of an election season often leaves us feeling grieved, stressed, perplexed, and trapped in […]
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Goodness in the land of the living
“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Psalm 27:13-14 […]
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Living out faith in difficult times – The role of faith in life’s journey
In the Gospels of Matthew 14, Mark 6:14-20, and Luke 3:18-20, we encounter the story of John the Baptist, a man of unwavering faith and conviction. John was the forerunner of Jesus, preaching repentance and […]
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Faith… It’s not so complicated
Are we guilty of making Christianity too complicated? Sometimes it seems that we, as Christians, become focused on things that just don’t matter. Jesus taught against this. During Jesus’ ministry he had many run-ins with […]
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“He must increase”
I was 26 years old and had become the pastor of a small rural church in Texas just one year prior. Now, at that time, I had already been preaching regularly for 13 years and […]
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Being Brave with God
A big part of growing up is having to be brave. Maybe you’re leaving your private Catholic school that you’ve been at for the past 9 years. You have to go to a public high […]