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Vacation or Vaccination?

Next week I’m heading on a vacation.  However,  when I’ve told some people where I’m going, they say it sounds about as much fun as having a vaccination.  You see, I’ll be spending a week in northern Michigan sharing a … Continue reading

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Defending Humanity

Although I provided a summary of our Panama trip last week, there were a few comments we received that are worthy of further consideration.  One was by Rupert, the pastor who translated for us.  He said our message had a … Continue reading

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ONLY With Jesus FIRST

One wedding, two funerals, two classes and four worship services.  Not the title for a hit movie, but the description of the weekend that awaits me.  A bit overwhelming if I try to do it all in my own power. … Continue reading

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KFUO Radio Interview

This past Tuesday I was interviewed live on KFUO AM radio by Andy Bates, the host of the daily “Faith-n-Family” program.  I thoroughly enjoyed being able to share God’s awesome way for ALL our relationships.  I basically summarized, in one … Continue reading

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Life in God’s Way – Bible Study 8

In this final summary lesson, we’re reminded that God’s Word gives us SIMPLE and MEMORABLE guidance for marriage and all our other relationships.  Most of all, Scripture directs our attention to Jesus as the one who relates to us perfectly … Continue reading

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Life in God’s Way – Bible Study 2

In the following study, God’s Word gives us guidance for the prioritization of all our relationships.  While not necessarily providing hard and fast rules, it does provide some helpful guidelines that are  simple and memorable.  As an introduction to this … Continue reading

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Faith Acts In The Home

This past weekend my congregation kicked off the fall schedule with a focus on building faith in the home.  The title for our fall focus is “Faith Acts In The Home.”  This name was drawn from materials shared by Rev. … Continue reading

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End of Summer Blues

Yesterday was my 49th birthday.  I should be happy I still have another year before, as my daughter informed me, I’ll be “old.”  But, since childhood, my birthday has usually been accompanied by a bit of sadness due to the … Continue reading

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What Nail?

This past week Heather and I had some pretty “intense” discussion.  We’ve been debating the best way to handle some necessary home repairs.  Questions arise about the best use of our dollar.  Do we just do the minimum fix at … Continue reading

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Music to My Ears

Today was the last day of a GREAT week of VBS (Vacation Bible School) at Faith.  It wasn’t great because there were over 400 kids in attendance (which there were).    It wasn’t great because the singing was so wonderful … Continue reading

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