Pastor’s Blog

A Waiter’s Conclusion

Growing up, my family was categorized as living below the poverty line. Looking back now, having been to several third-world countries, I’m not sure the term “poverty” is completely appropriate, but I do understand that, from an American’s perspective, even one meal missed due to lack of finances is too many. In that sense, I

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I’m Proud of You

A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight. When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom. The integrity of the upright will guide them, But the crookedness of the treacherous will destroy them. — Proverbs 11:1-3 A “false balance” is a bent scale of values (v1). Whenever I hear the words,

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Beautiful Things

What do you find beautiful?Stop right now and ask yourself that question. What’s the first thing that comes to mind? I’d be willing to bet that many of you conjured up a physical image in your mind. Maybe it’s your spouse, your child, a sunset, or a flower…something tangible. Maybe the more introspective of you

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Duty or Desire

“The greatest leaders do not seek their position, rather they assume responsibility out of necessity,” said the noble leader mentoring their protege in a movie my family happened to be watching. My 15-year-old son turns to me on the couch and says, “Hey, dad, that sounds like something you’d say.” The corner of my lip

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The Last One In Syndrome

We are “funny” creatures, aren’t we? We’re so fickle, so unpredictable sometimes. One day we’re pouring ourselves all over others, seeking ways to help them, the next day we’re cursing them for not helping themselves. Not only that, but God has given us the ultimate instrument of expression. The Bible depicts the human tongue as

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