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Do you see what Jesus sees?

Have you ever had that moment when you thought you were seeing one thing and it turned out to be something else altogether?  I’m sure that the two spies Joshua sent to scout out Jericho didn’t think much at first … Continue reading

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What’s wrong with “ordinary”?

In our culture today “ordinary” gets a bad rap. Everything has to be bigger, better, more exciting, once-in-a-lifetime, epic, or insert your own favorite superlative here! Don’t get me wrong, I like those extraordinary times as much as anyone–but let’s … Continue reading

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“Fight the battle well”

John Maxwell has said, “We overestimate events, but underestimate the process.” I think this statement is very true in my life. I know I can’t wait for some of the big events in my life. My patience gets tested every … Continue reading

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New Year, new opportunities!

Happy New Year! I hope that you are as excited about 2014 as I am! There is just something about a new year that has always given me a renewed sense of hope and anticipation. Personally, 2014 stands to be … Continue reading

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Thank you for a great 2013!

This blog is coming to you early as I will be “off the grid” for the next few days as Laura and I continue our vacation. But, first I wanted to thank you for your support of Awaken Ministries! I … Continue reading

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Preparing for a New Beginning

(Note from Jeremy: My wonderful wife, Laura, wrote today’s blog as I was driving to our Christmas vacation. Merry Christmas to you and to your family!) This week while many of you were probably busy preparing for Christmas, I was … Continue reading

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Are you talking to me?

Yesterday, I read Matthew 23. Whoa, that was the biggest collection of woe’s I have ever read! I know this is the season where we sing of the infant Jesus “so tender and mild”, but the grown up Jesus had … Continue reading

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The Christmas Prodigal

Last week, I wrote about the joy that we experience during the Advent season. That joy, of course, is what I hope all of us get to experience this Christmas. However, I know that the Christmas season also carries with … Continue reading

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Advent is finally here!

Yesterday was a meaningful day for me and probably for several of you…the first day of Advent! Now, I realize that there are many among those who read this blog that do not formally celebrate the Advent season in their … Continue reading

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“Come out into the tempest of the living”

Maybe it is was the tornados that ripped through my home county last week that destroyed more than 1000 homes. Maybe it is the adoption process that my wife and I are going through that is seemingly moving in slow … Continue reading

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