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Sabbatical Tour 2018
The leadership of my congregation, Faith Lutheran Church, Grand Blanc, MI, has just agreed to join me in a grand adventure for the summer of 2018. Together, we will seek God’s blessing on a time of sabbatical renewal. Now that … Continue reading
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Tagged community, family, sabbatical, thankfulness, witness
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Let’s Talk Male & Female
Heather and I had the privilege to speak at a Theological Symposium for the Michigan District of the LCMS in Lansing, MI this past Saturday. The theme for the symposium was “Let’s Talk Male and Female.” Four keynote addresses (with … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Community Life, Family Life, Marriage, Sex, Witnessing, Worldview
Tagged God's way, identity, joy, marriage, sex, witness, worldview
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VOTE FOR “Handing Out Life”
VOTE NOW for Handing Out Life to be book of the year! The book I wrote to highlight the teachings of “Life in God’s Way” has been nominated for book of the year, 2017, among Christian small publishers. To encourage more … Continue reading
Life OUT THERE in God’s Way
So often we confine our expression of faith within the walls of the church building or, if we’re a little edgy, in the walls of our home. But, my experience of late has shown that we’re surrounded by a world … Continue reading
To Africa with Love
It was a delight this past weekend to host the Rev. Dr. Mandla Khumalo and his dear wife Lindiwe from St. Peter Confessional Lutheran Church in Middleburg, South Africa. Mandla shared his fascinating life story of how God brought him … Continue reading
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Tagged community, witness, worldview
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Post-Election Comfort
Following the U.S. elections last week, many people, all around the world, are rather unsettled, worried and maybe even fearful. This particular election process was filled with so much hostility that it seems the hurts can never be healed. That’s … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort, hope, joy, peace, Thumbs Up, witness, worldview
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Let’s Talk Male & Female
On February 11, 2017 I will be one of four keynote speakers at the Michigan District, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod’s Theological Conference to be held at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Lansing, MI. The theme for the Conference is “Let’s … Continue reading
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Tagged community, identity, sex, witness, worldview
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Jury Duty
Have you ever experienced a blessing that you firmly believed was the hand of God acting for you? I had a strong sense of this in something that happened to me this week. Last month I received notice that I was to … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort, community, God's way, thankfulness, Thumbs Up
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Wisdom vs. Violence
The headlines are telling again of great violence in the world…civil war, displaced citizens, terrorist bombings, political clashes, and racially motivated assaults and protests…just to name a few. Nothing new in a world blinded by man-made wisdom. WE think WE know … Continue reading
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Tagged Thumbs Up, violence, wisdom, worldview
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The Truth in Love
Don’t jump to conclusions about what other people are thinking! This is one of the most valuable pieces of advice I received long ago and continue to pass along today. Too many times we paint the “worst case scenario” in our … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Community Life, Congregational Life, Family Life
Tagged conflict, love, Truth
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