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A Holy Encounter
When you think of Jesus, in what terms do you think about your relationship with Him? If you are like many Christians you think of Him as maybe a confidant or maybe a trusted friend. John Stonestreet has a great … Continue reading
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Law and Grace
Over the last 6 months or so, I have really been trying to fully realize what God’s grace has done for me. You see–as my wife can attest–I am a checklist type-of-guy. I have sticky notes all over the house … Continue reading
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Answer: Silence and Solitude. Question: What are 2 things that scare us?
When I say the words silence and solitude, do those words conjure up scary, uncomfortable thoughts for you? Or, do those words create a peace in you? Well, according to the weekly journal Nature, “Given the choice, many people would … Continue reading
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Tagged Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Ken Boa, silence, solitude
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We are not alone!
No, this blog isn’t about NASA’s announcement last week that they believe we will find alien life within the next 20 years. I am talking about not being alone in our struggles to walk with Christ. I know that we … Continue reading
Needed: Transformation
Last week we talked about how we need optimistic people to face the problems of our generation. We also talked about how we need to place our hope in God as the reason for our optimism. Now, some of you … Continue reading
Optimism in difficult times
Do you find yourself getting discouraged when you listen to or watch the news? Do you find yourself thinking that there is no way out of the huge messes we are in? I’m talking about the messes locally, statewide, nationwide, … Continue reading
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Musings of a 40-year-old first time father
My wife and I are (God-willing) getting close to the day when we will become parents for the first time. Tomorrow begins month 17 of our process of international adoption. 17 months gives you a lot of time to think. … Continue reading
Encouraging words to our teenagers
I know that graduation has come and gone for another year, but now seems like a good time to share this. As principal, I get to address the 8th grade class each year at their promotion (graduation) ceremony. I share … Continue reading
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Tagged graduation address, John Maxwell, John Wooden, Mother Teresa, teenagers
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Christian Dualism
I don’t really know if the title of this blog is an actual phrase or not, but I think you will understand what I mean. You see, I think many Christians (myself included) live their lives in a sort of … Continue reading
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Little by Little
I don’t know if you are like me, but I want the “good” things in my life to come quickly and on my time schedule. I always think that I am ready and prepared–right now–to handle every “good” thing that … Continue reading
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