Life in God’s Way
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Gun Control & Black Lives
My daughter’s taking a college Sociology class in which they’re discussing several current social issues that cause a lot of conflict. She asked me for my quick input on a couple. After I sent her some of my thoughts, she … Continue reading
Public School Connection
This past week I had a great meeting with the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent of the local public school system (which includes about 1000 teachers and staff). They wanted my input as they are reviewing the objectives and long range … Continue reading
Teaching God’s Way
This week I started teaching another online class for the Masters of Family Life Education program of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor. So far I am highly impressed by the character and faith of my nine students. It’s great to hear … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Community Life, Relationship Priorities, Worldview
Tagged forgiveness, God's way, grace, teaching
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Positivity
This past Tuesday I had the privilege to speak to a good number of the 900 teachers and support staff from the Grand Blanc public schools about leadership. I was at one of twenty-four stations along a “scavenger hunt” around … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Community Life, Relationship Priorities, Witnessing, Worldview
Tagged character, community, leadership, witness, worldview
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Stories of Hope!
Hope is elusive for many people. It will ALWAYS be out of reach if we rely on the promises and power of men. However, in Jesus Christ there is ALWAYS the sure and certain hope of wonderful things ahead. We … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Community Life, Congregational Life, Worldview
Tagged comfort, hope, inspiration
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Germany Tour Presentation
This Sunday, June 4th, the group that recently traveled with me to Germany and Switzerland will be sharing pictures and stories. We’ll meet in the Music Room at Faith Lutheran Church in Grand Blanc from 9:30 to 10:30a.m. Everyone’s welcome. … Continue reading
Posted in Community Life, Congregational Life, Family Life, Marriage
Tagged Bible, family, marriage
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Book of the Year!
My book, Handing Out Life, was selected in its category as the 2017 BOOK OF THE YEAR among Christian Small Publishers. THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to its development. Thanks, also, to everyone who voted for my book as … Continue reading
Posted in Community Life, Marriage, Relationship Priorities, Witnessing
Tagged Handing Out Life, witness
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3 Keys for Marriage Ministry
I really appreciate the work being done by Jay and Laura Laffoon of “Celebrate Ministries.” They share our focus on building up marriages in God’s way. They understand that God’s grace and guidance produce strong marriages, strong families, strong churches … Continue reading
Posted in Community Life, Congregational Life, Marriage
Tagged Church, community, God's way, marriage
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What We Provide…
Many have asked us for a concise summary of what Heather and I provide to help marriages, families, churches…the world! Here it is! What we teach… 1. How God’s way for marriage shapes every relationship & particularly shapes our … Continue reading