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One day I was dropping my son off for school and the line was about 15 cars long. Suddenly, a car passed us all by and went to the front of the line. They stopped, a couple of kids got out, and I got aggravated. I thought, “There’s a line for a reason. They need…
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Let’s face it…the longer we live, the more opportunities we have to be offended. It’s inevitable. The only way to never be hurt, offended or disappointed is to live alone in a cave in a remote island somewhere far away. Even then, the thought of people from your past can cause you problems if not…
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A few years ago, I went deep-sea diving with my father-in-law. We geared up, dove in, and prepared to explore. Every diver has a tank of breathable air that will last approximately one hour (depending on how deep you dive, how you regulate your breathing, etc.). As an inexperienced diver, I used my air pretty…
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Yesterday, someone said to me, “Thank you for the way you share your pulpit”, speaking of how other pastors at our church also preach more than just when I’m on vacation. I responded, “I am thankful and honored to be the lead preacher, but it’s not my pulpit.” I love and trust our preaching team…
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Happy New Year! The new year offers better opportunities, fresh starts, and second chances. New is something everyone wants. As I was shaving the other day I noticed the word “new” on the shaving lotion bottle. I looked at the hand soap and it said “new” as well. It made me wonder how many products…
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I’m back at the gym this morning for my second day in a row (you’ve got to have at least two days to make “it in a row”). It’s the first week my back hasn’t stopped me from running and working out in about two months. I also wanted to start the gym before the…
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Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). Want to make a disciple of Jesus this next year? Get this resource to help start walking in Christ with someone. 25 crucial directions + 12 essential disciplines + 15 foundational doctrines = 52 discipleship lessons. (Plus bonus lessons) One on One Discipleship: 52…
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On June 2, 1941, at age 37, baseball legend Lou Gehrig died exactly 16 years to the day he replaced Wally Pipp as first baseman with the New York Yankees. Best known for his 2,130 consecutive games played, Gehrig competed until he could no longer deal with the pain of what would later be known…
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Thomas Aquinas said, “There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.” I’ve got a couple of close friends who have been there for me through the ups and downs of life. These friends were there at my wedding, the birth of my kids, the death of my dad, mom, and…
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I remember the process my wife and I went through when we named our children – she named them, and I said, “OK.” I also suggested some crazy names just to use my spiritual gift of aggravation. People put a lot of thought into the name of their children these days. Some choose names after…
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