“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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Decisions: All in God’s Time
Mom and Dad had a picture hanging in their house. I don’t know where they got it but it is gold and brown, colors that…
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A Recent Reminder
Yesterday, I attended the funeral of a 94-year-old woman who had attended my church for much of her life. I went to Sunday School and…
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The Word and Our Negative Emotions
I don’t remember a time when I have been more angry, and I felt my anger was justified. I was in the midst of circumstances…
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