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Love Incarnate

Incarnate. Not a word you hear used very often in common conversation. However, it’s a word that’s tremendously comforting. Incarnate literally means “in the flesh.” At Christmas, we celebrate that Jesus took on our human flesh. He was born with … Continue reading

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Icons of Jesus

Icon = a person or thing regarded as a representative symbol of something. Every relationship in your life is to be an “icon” of the relationship between Jesus and His beloved bride, the church. The way you love others is to … Continue reading

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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

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Book Released

Handing Out Life is now available for purchase (CLICK HERE TO SEE IT ON AMAZON).  This is the book that I’ve been thinking about for over 10 years and that I put to paper last fall.  It summarizes the key … Continue reading

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Easter…in the Flesh

Easter is the most important day to our faith in Jesus.  On Easter, Jesus rose in the flesh to show that He had conquered death completely.  Death and hell could not hold Jesus down in body or soul.  He is … Continue reading

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Video of Sacrificial, Unconditional and Incarnational Love

In this video I explain how marriage in God’s way is marked by sacrificial, unconditional and incarnational love.  I use a a simple, memorable and Christ centered “hand” illustration that will be useful in marriage and every other relationship. I’d appreciate … Continue reading

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Same Sex Marriage: A Simple Gospel Response

Over the past week, I’ve had several people ask me, “What can I say to someone who’s in favor of same sex marriage?  I want to speak the Truth, but do it in love.”  I’ve been pondering and praying about … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Simple KISS

Everyone baptized in the name of Jesus Christ is part of the church, His “Bride.”  He cherishes us and lavishes His love on us.  Though He may not come to us in the flesh to give us a tender kiss … Continue reading

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NO Shades of Grey

The novel “Fifty Shades of Grey” topped the best-seller list.  Now, the movie by the same name, is set for release on Feb. 13, just in time for Valentines Day.  Even “upstanding” couples are taking interest in this movie as they’ve … Continue reading

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Love “in the Flesh”

Love incarnate.  Love “in the flesh.”  That’s what Jesus came to bring us at Christmas. That’s why the best way to convey that love to the world is “in the flesh.”  And that’s exactly what took place in my congregation last weekend. … Continue reading

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