Posted in Bible on Jun 19th, 2015
Stick with me on this.
I read a verse this morning from Proverbs that sounds discouraging, yet it actually — indirectly — affirms the importance of investing time and effort and perhaps money into learning efforts.
If you find a person who really wants to learn at the job or in college or, better yet, […]
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Posted in godliness on Apr 15th, 2015
Guard rails are not fences.
They’re not there to keep cars off the road but instead to keep cars on it.
Fences are to keep people out.
Guard rails are to keep people in.
Sometimes, we Christians lose sight of this when it comes to our faith.
The Bible and the beliefs it calls us to embrace are for the […]
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Posted in wisdom on Feb 9th, 2015
Before any effort I undertake today, I need to seek wisdom for how to proceed.
Wisdom does not come naturally to us or we wouldn’t have to seek it.
It’s more than common sense.
Some choices are obvious in life such as making sure your car has enough gas or enough air in the […]
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Posted in Bible on Jan 8th, 2015
There’s a treasure map in millions of homes across our nation.
In fact, there are billions of the maps lying here and there around the globe.
If only the people with access to the maps would use them, their lives would be infinitely richer.
Why don’t […]
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Posted in influence on Dec 30th, 2014
The last book of the Old Testament is rich with relevant counsel for Christians.
A couple of verses in chapter 2 of Malachi are of particular interest since they describe what I know God has called me to do.
And not just because I’m a pastor.
These are words that describe the ministry to which God as called […]
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