“For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility ……
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Broken and Poured Out
Isn’t it frustrating when you spill something? Maybe it’s that cup of coffee you have been waiting so impatiently for, maybe it’s the gravy during…
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Dear Friend Who Has Left the Church
Dear Friend Who Has Left the Church, I wish I could read this letter to you over a cup of coffee, in the safety of…
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We’re All the Same
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Proverbs 17:17 My best friend and I were in the same class in first…
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Living Out the Word Through Discipleship
Before we arrived in the town for our first pastorate, one of the moms in our new church reached out to me via email. Debbie…
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God is the Master Planner
I love to plan! Maybe you do too. I make lists, menus, and schedules and outline my days, weeks, and months in an orderly fashion.…
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A Changing Marriage, The Unchanging Word
The only thing constant in life is change. This is one of the many wise sayings my dad shared with me growing up that has…
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To the Glory of God
“. . . whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31b If you have been a believer for any length…
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The Gift of Offered Grace in Marriage
I can’t remember how it happened anymore. Maybe they skipped over me when passing out communion, or maybe I spilled mine. What I do remember…
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You Lay Your Hand on Me
I work in a primary school. All the students are nine years old and younger. One of the things I love about working with younger…
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