What happens when human beings recognize that they are in the presence of the holy, sovereign God of the Universe? On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. […]
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I’ve often asked myself what it is, exactly, that differentiates a good leader from a great one. Are people born with certain leadership abilities, or are they developed over time? Are great leaders always the smartest in the room? Rarely. Are they the loudest or the most vocal? Sometimes, but that’s more of a personality
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I remember a disappointing experience I had in rifle training during my time in military boot camp. After emptying a magazine of rounds, my instructor and I analyzed the paper target, noticing a nice, tight cluster of holes. Unfortunately, the cluster was focused up and to the left of center, which meant that I wouldn’t
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Jesus said: If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” – John 8:31b-32 Paul wrote: Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice
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Our world is obsessed with romance, which often comes and goes, seemingly, in an instant. Seen a rom-com movie lately? Hollywood’s depiction of relationships is an emaciated shadow of true intimacy. Terms of endearment are used and abused as punchlines to sell tickets. Movie goers cry crocodile tears then thirty minutes later are eating a
Depending on who you talk to, they say your “prime years” are in your thirties or forties. For athletics, it’s typically somewhere around thirty years old and for vocational success, it’s typically somewhere around forty years old. So, a lot of the limelight tends to be on these years in terms of what we assign
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I think Heaven is going to blow our minds because the things we thought had the greatest impact will pale in comparison to things we did with little regard. A just balance and scales are the LORD’s; all the weights in the bag are his work. – Proverbs 16:11 Jesus taught the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard to His
This is a difficult topic to write about because it lays bare one of the most insidious, though relatively common, practices humankind has ever known. In your mind, raise your hand if you’ve ever broken a vow. Now, be honest, why was that the case? Chances are you had a change of heart on a
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My favorite characteristic in a person (at least at the very top of the list) is authenticity. The older I get, the more I value this. I think it’s because life has taught me that people need to be themselves. I’ve often taught messages from my pulpit that pivot on the phrase, “you do you,”
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There’s an old acronym that some folks in my congregation like to use, K.I.S.S. (keep it simple stupid). There’s a certain sharp edge to this, for sure, but there’s an unmistakable truth to it, also. When applied to the Christian walk, K.I.S.S. serves as a friendly reminder to set your mind on Christ and ensure
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