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Marriage Seminar in Shipshewana
Heather and I just returned from a wonderful weekend “Marriage in God’s Way” seminar we led for couples from St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen, IN. It was great to retreat in the charming town of Shipshewana. We enjoyed time away … Continue reading
Posted in Marriage, Relationship Priorities, Witnessing
Tagged God's way, marriage, seminar, Thumbs Up
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Doomsday?
I saw headlines like this when I searched “September 23” today… Conspiracy theorists and doom-mongers predict the world is ending Stars are set to align on September 23 which could fulfill a Biblical prophecy The outlandish theory will see ‘worthy’ Christians … Continue reading
Posted in Relationship Priorities, Witnessing, Worldview
Tagged priorities, Thumbs Up, witness, worldview
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Safe in the Hand
My firstborn child, Hannah, is now a college student. It was a tearful day two weeks ago when we left her on campus. It’s not easy to let go after 18 years of having face-to-face contact with her almost every … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Relationship Priorities, Teen Life, Worldview
Tagged priorities, teens, Thumbs Up, trust
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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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AWESOME Baptismal Memories
On July 7th I received the following picture and email … Hi Pastor, Amber and I just wanted to say thank you for baptizing Joshua four years ago today! Here’s a nice picture of the moment where the water, Word, and … Continue reading
Posted in Congregational Life, Family Life, Relationship Priorities, Witnessing
Tagged Baptism, family, priorities, Thumbs Up
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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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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
Appreciated!
October is sometimes identified as “Pastor Appreciation Month.” It’s very hard for me to be the center of such attention. I truly seek to have the focus remain on Jesus, the “Thumb” in my thumbs up illustration of relationship priorities. … Continue reading
Posted in Congregational Life, Relationship Priorities
Tagged appreciation, thankfulness, Thumbs Up, worldview
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MY Birthday Present
Today is not my birthday. It IS my wife, Heather’s, birthday. I want to publicly thank God for the wonderful “birthday present” he gave to me on this day. Next to Jesus and His eternal salvation, Heather is the GREATEST gift I’ve ever … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Marriage, Relationship Priorities
Tagged family, love, thankfulness
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Daughter Date Night
In less than a year from now, my “little girl” will be heading off to college. I can’t believe that day is drawing near so quickly. As I was looking at my schedule for this year, I decided I couldn’t waste … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Relationship Priorities, Teen Life
Tagged priorities, teens, Thumbs Up, time management
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