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God Calling?
I just recently had a Call from a church in Illinois, asking me to come and be their senior pastor. I have to admit that such a contact is, at first, an ego booster. It’s nice to know that somebody … Continue reading
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Tagged discernment, priorities, Thumbs Up, worldview
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Video of “Thumbs Up” to Relationship Priorities
A key concept of Life in God’s Way is the “Thumbs Up” illustration for prioritizing relationships. It’s a SIMPLE, MEMORABLE and CHRIST CENTERED way to remember what God teaches about keeping our relationships in order. In the VIDEO below, you can … Continue reading
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Tagged God's way, priorities, relationships, Thumbs Up, witness
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Sweet 16
My daughter, Hannah, just celebrated her 16th birthday this week. Can’t believe she’s that old. Can’t believe I’M that old! On the afternoon of her birthday, Heather and I stood in the driveway and waved goodbye as Hannah went for … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Marriage, Teen Life
Tagged God's way, Leave, Parenting, priorities
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THUMBS UP for Holy Week
Throughout my adult life I’ve considered Holy Week to be my favorite week of the year. Christmas was tops as a kid. Food, fun, presents. But, worldly distractions stole the delight the older I got. Plus, the more I pondered the … Continue reading
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What’s God Blessing?
So often I get an idea in my head and I just KNOW it’s the right thing. But, for some reason, things just don’t go the way I want them to. Then I might resort to praying for a while. … Continue reading
Be Still … and Put Jesus First
“Do you hear what I hear?” Those are words from a popular Christmas carol. They remind me of a great blog I read recently from Rev. Dr. Dale Meyer, President of Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. He wrote the following … Continue reading
He Gave Me a Thumbs Up
Yesterday I had the privilege of visiting a church member in the hospital following a MAJOR surgery. He was able to speak for the first time in over 48 hours. He’d been through a lot and was still a bit … Continue reading
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Idols!
Whenever something “good” becomes what’s “best,” we may be worshipping an idol. That’s a thought that rose to the surface as I was having a discussion today with some other pastors about the book Center Church by Timothy Keller. You’re probably … Continue reading
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Tornadoed!
I’ve always enjoyed spending time on the farm with my cousin, Aaron, in northeast Nebraska. A few years ago I helped him lay down a new wood laminate floor in his living room. Earlier this week I saw my dad who … Continue reading
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RETREAT!
RETREAT! In battle, that cry often signals there’s trouble and you’re on the losing side. However, in a marriage, the cry of “RETREAT!” can be an important reminder of something very good for the couple. Time away as ONLY husband … Continue reading