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Wisdom vs. Violence
The headlines are telling again of great violence in the world…civil war, displaced citizens, terrorist bombings, political clashes, and racially motivated assaults and protests…just to name a few. Nothing new in a world blinded by man-made wisdom. WE think WE know … Continue reading
Posted in Community Life, Relationship Priorities, Worldview
Tagged Thumbs Up, violence, wisdom, worldview
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Sorrow Over Terrorism
This week I heard the terrible news about an 85-year-old priest in Normandy, France who was beheaded by radical Islamic terrorists while he was conducting mass. Such news just makes me shake my had in sorrow. NOT sorrow for the priest. … Continue reading
Posted in Community Life, Witnessing, Worldview
Tagged community, culture, Thumbs Up, witness, worldview
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The Words of Institution – Powerful in Any Language
While in Guatemala on my recent mission trip, I had an unexpected request. Our team joined in worship with the members of World’s Redeemer Lutheran Church in the small Mayan village of Santiago Zamora. Local church laymen were prepared to … Continue reading
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
Posted in Bible Study, Character, Congregational Life, Family Life, Living Single, Marriage, Relationship Priorities, Sex, Step-families, Teen Life, Witnessing, Worldview
Tagged God's way, incarnational, love, memorable, priorities, sacrificial, Simple, Thumbs Up, unconditional, witness, worldview
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New Logo
Due to the wonderful generosity of a new friend, Heather and I now have a new logo for our Life in God’s Way ministry and this website. Below you’ll see the logo in both “black and white” and full color. … Continue reading
Posted in Relationship Priorities, Witnessing, Worldview
Tagged Communication, priorities, Thumbs Up, witness, worldview
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Simple Hope for LCMS Families
Joe Isenhower Jr. wrote the following in the LCMS (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod) News for 2-23-2016, “A clear message emerged from the Feb. 12-13 meeting of the LCMS Board for National Mission (BNM) here — the need to strengthen Lutheran families.” … Continue reading
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Tagged family, Simple, Thumbs Up, witness, worldview
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No Thumb
I recently encountered a man who claimed he was fine spiritually without a regular relationship with Jesus. He felt he had no need for worship or Bible study. He was just fine as he was. However, when troubles arose with … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Marriage, Relationship Priorities, Worldview
Tagged family, Jesus, priorities, Thumbs Up, worldview
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About My Book
Last week I finished writing a book that summarizes the teachings that I share on this blog regarding marriage and relationships in God’s way. In my last blog post I commented on my struggle with the decision about a publisher. … 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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The Hunger Games
I just finished listening to the last book in The Hunger Games series. The overwhelming response from my family is that this book series was very sad and depressing. We understand that there’s violence and evil in the world. We … Continue reading