Tag Archives: Thumbs Up

Death Demands Jesus Alone

As a pastor, one of my more difficult tasks is to sit with a dear member of my flock who’s facing the hour of death and know there’s nothing I can do to stop this hideous evil.  It’s an inevitable … Continue reading

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“… Priceless”

Hotel – $100.  Dinner at Old Train Station – $50.   Memories made – PRICELESS!  That pretty well summarizes my last 24 hours.  Ever since the movie “The Polar Express” came out a few years ago, Heather and I have … Continue reading

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Thankfulness Follows

When you keep your “thumb up” to Jesus, thankfulness follows.  Jesus is perfect in His love to us, His bride.  He never fails us, but always supports us.  He supplies what we really need every day.  When we keep a “thumbs … Continue reading

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Oh, Baby!

The birth of a baby is always miraculous and thrilling.  This was especially true this past weekend when my associate pastor’s wife gave birth to their second son.  Little Theophilus was born a few days earlier than expected, but without … Continue reading

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Clear Mission

Faithfully living every relationship in God’s way.  That’s the mission statement for my congregation.  It’s based on a “Thumbs Up” worldview.  First and foremost, we live in relationship to Jesus Christ.  He’s our Savior.  He’s our Lord.  He’s number one … Continue reading

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Morale Booster

Just the other day I was meeting with the Board of Directors of my congregation.  I knew that some other board members were sharing with me in a bit of low morale.  Factors feeding this “bummed out” attitude included: more … Continue reading

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“Thumbs Up” for the Adopted Child

Five-year-old Diana sat cold and frightened in the little room at the airport where she had been taken upon her arrival in the United States.   She feared she would be abandoned here, just as she had been abandoned at the … Continue reading

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“Thumbs Up” for the Troubled Teen

Joe was terrified to face his parents.  How could he tell them that his girlfriend was pregnant?  Thoughts of suicide crept into the back of his mind.  He mustered the courage to tell his older sister, Jennifer.  After wiping her … Continue reading

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“Thumbs Up” for the Divorced Mom

Sally was filled with shame as she confessed to Pastor Jacobs that Terry had served her with divorce papers just before leaving town with another woman.  Not knowing what else to do, she had followed the lawyer’s advice and signed … Continue reading

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“Thumbs Up” for the Witnessing Couple

Brian and Liz Smith were worried about their neighbors.  The couple next door was being stressed by bitterness and selfishness.  The Smiths went to the Lord together in prayer on behalf of their neighbors.  They were led by the “Thumbs … Continue reading

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