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A “THUMBS UP” Worldview…for Real Life
A few years back I wrote the following as I was preparing my final paper to earn my Doctor of Ministry degree. As I read it again today, it seemed like something worth sharing here. It still applies. God bless … Continue reading
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Are Your Priorities Out of Whack for Holy Week?
Holy Week is the perfect time to check our priorities. What REALLY matters in my life? This week we remember that NOTHING is more important than the suffering, death and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Baptized into Jesus, we … Continue reading
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Urban India Ministries Presentation
Helping church leaders have their relationship priorities clear in God’s Way is essential for the sake of our Gospel witness… Continue reading
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Read the Bible in 2 Years
I’d like to personally invite ALL of you to join me and many friends around the world to read through the entire Bible in two years starting January 3rd, 2021. What better way to move on from the trials of … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Community Life, Congregational Life, Relationship Priorities, Resources, Worldview
Tagged Bible, FBRJ, Journey
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Family Time
As my sabbatical continues, I’ve had the opportunity to continue to practice what I preach. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying some quality time with Heather, the kids and Hannah’s boyfriend, Matthew. This has been greatly needed as I’ve neglected them a … Continue reading
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Tagged family, priorities, relationships, Thumbs Up
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Infinity and Beyond
The concept of infinity is truly mind-boggling. We can NOT comprehend it. When I was in my teens I would sometimes get myself worked up by trying to fathom where “everything started.” What was before before before before…? What was … Continue reading
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Tagged Jesus, Thumbs Up, Truth, worldview
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Winter Camping
Last Friday night I had the joy of camping with my daughter, Hannah, who was wrapping up her “spring” break. We stayed in our new camper-van as a test run for future mission trips and recreation. Our campsite was in … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Relationship Priorities, Teen Life
Tagged Creation, family, GLORY, Parenting
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Thumbs Up for Eternity
Today I finished teaching on online masters level course on marriage and family relationships for Concordia University, Wisconsin/Ann Arbor. I had an excellent group of students who fully grasped, adopted and have begun sharing Jesus’ way for relationships. They especially appreciated … Continue reading
Posted in Congregational Life, Relationship Priorities, Worldview
Tagged comfort, hope, priorities, Thumbs Up
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JOY in Death
This past Tuesday I had the challenge and privilege of preaching and leading the funeral service for a dear friend, the wife of the previous senior pastor at the congregation I now serve. Lorna was a wonderfully faithful woman who … Continue reading
Posted in Congregational Life, Family Life, Relationship Priorities
Tagged comfort, death, hope, joy
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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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