When I ask people how I can pray for them, I get all kinds of responses. Some ask for prayer for heath concerns. Some ask me to pray for their families or jobs. Many ask for prayers on behalf of their unsaved family or friends. The requests are as varied as they are numerous. But [...]
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Living with “Great Expectation”
It is officially that time of year. My favorite time of year. The time of year when it is not fashionable to grumble or to complain. A time of year when we are almost compelled to be thankful. Thankful for our families…even if they are broken. Thankful for our friends…even the ones that disappoint us. [...]
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Thanksgiving Letters
Thanksgiving is right around the corner! If you are anything like me, you tend to spend more time than you should grumbling and complaining and not enough time in a spirit of thankfulness. I hope these three sets of verses will help redirect your heart as they did mine. Shout with joy to the Lord, [...]
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The Eye
The eye is an amazing part of God’s creation. The sheer number of mechanisms that must work correctly for us to see is mind boggling. Our eyes allow us to enjoy the beautiful world and people around us. Our eyes allow us to read God’s Word. Our eyes allow us to see danger coming and [...]
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More Beautiful You
Here are three sets of verses, one video that illustrates the verses, and a plea to consider…that’s all. Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise. Proverbs 31:30-31 (NLT) Don’t [...]
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What Do I Know of Holy?
As a follow-up to the message on worship yesterday, I want to recommend this song by Addison Road to you. Michele pointed it out to me, and it is an AMAZING in both its musical simplicity and lyrical depth. Please allow the words of the song to impact you. Might they reflect part of Isaiah’s [...]
D-Groups
The Power of ONE
I was at a men’s ministry mini-conference recently, and for some reason the discussion prompted me to write down the names of men that I needed to call. Some were guys I don’t know very well. Others were guys I knew I could learn something from. I thought of a few that seemed ready to [...]
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