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A Wild Goose Chase for the Love of God!
The living God has revealed Himself in a general way in all that He has created. So much so, that the apostle Paul said that His attributes are clearly seen (Romans 1:20). If we have eyes to look for it,… Continue reading
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March Madness Grown Strangely Dim
I love Basketball. It has been so much a part of my life. I spent one third of my childhood on the full court Don Parks poured in the middle of the field across the fence. I shot and shot… Continue reading
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My announcement message to Calvary today:
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8 Life is full of change that we have to go through. Nobody likes some of the changes that we have to go through, though some change is wonderful. … Continue reading
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The Wiles of Desiring Vindication
I have never recovered from listening to Augustine pray. His book, The Confessions of Augustine, is a prayer from beginning to end. The reader is listening to Augustine pray. We have to be selective as we listen to praying. Jesus… Continue reading
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The Impermanence of Permanence…Temporarily
In the last week, I received word that two friends whom I love have died. They were both 69 years old. They were both good guys. I spent a measure of time with both and knew them well, although have… Continue reading
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Church Competition
Recently, in a conversation with a seasoned and thoughtful student pastor, I heard him lament, “I hate competition between churches.” I totally get his chagrin. The feedback can be maddening to the insecure in ministry. Folks are always telling you… Continue reading
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The Milk House
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.” – Jeremiah 1:5 God is a genius. He is always way out in front forging the… Continue reading
