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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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A Spiritual Routine to Get You Out of Bed…JOYFULLY!
Daily routines are important. Setting the spiritual tone of your day is critically important. I talked about this in my sermon on Good Friday. I shared the routine I use to bring the events of Good Friday and Easter to … 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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WATCH THE VIDEO…Family Priorities for TODAY
The COVID-19 pandemic has created upheaval for our families, churches, and nations. It is a time when God is calling His people to re-examine their priorities. Join me as I talked with Prof. Ben Freudenburg (Concordia Center for the Family) about biblical … Continue reading
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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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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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
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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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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
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Commitment!
For the past five weeks I’ve been teaching an online masters level class on “Marriage and Family” for Concordia University, Wisconsin/Ann Arbor. I’m using this post as a way to commend my ten faithful students. Every one of them is trying to … Continue reading