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In Good Hands!
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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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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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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
Posted in Community Life, Witnessing, Worldview
Tagged comfort, hope, joy, peace, Thumbs Up, 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
Posted in Community Life, Worldview
Tagged comfort, community, God's way, thankfulness, Thumbs Up
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Joy through Pain
Have you ever been in a hail storm? I mean being out in the hail without a roof or other shelter over your head? Not something I’d recommend if you can avoid it. However, this is exactly where my family … Continue reading
Decisions
Making big decisions can be nerve-wracking, frustrating, overwhelming and frightening. Buying a car. Which job to take. Whom to marry. Where to live. Which health treatment to utilize. Continuing life support. These are just some of the decisions that can … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort, decisions, God's way, Thumbs Up, worldview
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Still
Still. “Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10) Hard to do for most of us. This was made clear as I read the editorial in my local paper this week. The editor noted that she did a very … Continue reading
What if…
So often I find myself worrying about the “what if” possibilities in my life. What if I get sick, maybe even with cancer like so many others? What if someone I’m relying on for help is suddenly taken away? What … Continue reading