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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

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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

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Front Line Witnesses

I admire those who are on the front line as witnesses for Jesus.  I don’t have this opportunity as often as many others who are disciples of Jesus.  As a pastor, I’m often “preaching to the choir.” When I do interact … Continue reading

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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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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

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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

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Jesus!

This week I listened to Carl Medearis as the featured speaker at a pastors’ conference.  Carl lives his life for one purpose … to speak of Jesus!  Although he grew up in Denver, the Lord has been using Carl to … Continue reading

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Video of Sacrificial, Unconditional and Incarnational Love

In this video I explain how marriage in God’s way is marked by sacrificial, unconditional and incarnational love.  I use a a simple, memorable and Christ centered “hand” illustration that will be useful in marriage and every other relationship. I’d appreciate … Continue reading

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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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Video of “Marriage as a Gospel Witness”

Thanks to assistance from Seth at the Michigan District office of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, I now have videos of me talking about some of the key teachings of Life in God’s Way.  These videos are also being shared … Continue reading

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