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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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Absolutely, Marriage Isn’t for You

An 11-3-2013 blog entry by Seth Adam Smith appeared in The Huffington Post recently.  It’s been shared far and wide since then.  It’s words ring true to what I’ve been saying for years, based on God’s Word.  The title of the … Continue reading

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Marriage … from Creation

I missed posting last week because my family was at the Creation Museum in Hebron, Kentucky.  This trip was my daughter’s request in celebration of her public confirmation of faith in May.  It was our second trip to the museum … Continue reading

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The Son WILL Rise!

DOMA.  Prop 8.  Marriage redefined.  God’s ways gone. Have we entered a period of darkness that will never be broken?  It may seem hopeless to stand up for the Truth when it comes to marriage or any other aspect of … 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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“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 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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“Thumbs Up” for the Widowed Pastor

Pastor Muller was devastated at the death of his dear bride of 40 years.  It left him questioning whether he could continue to carry on in his personal life and as a pastor.  After the initial shock started to subside, … Continue reading

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“Thumbs Up” for the Congregational Chairman

Scott was elected to the daunting role of chairman of his congregation.  He had no idea where to start and was fearful that he would fail miserably.  As he sat with his wife for their morning devotions together, he asked … Continue reading

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