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What Did We Just Do? Elect the Right President?

The election was trivial and meaningless. Did I get your attention? Before I unpack that statement, please allow me to share some reflections and observations from this election season. Observations As followers of Jesus and citizens of the United States, we have the privilege of voting for our elected leaders and the obligation to pray…
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November 9, 2020 1

Surviving and Thriving During Our Current Hardship

This is a time of hardship such as we have never experienced. There is so much uncertainty, fear, suffering and sorrow. And changes are happening daily. There is barely any light at the end of the tunnel. Everyone has days that shatter their hopes and dreams. And now we are going through a time and…
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April 2, 2020 0

Here’s What’s Messing Up Your Bible Reading

There are two obstacles that stand in the way of understanding what God has for you in your daily Bible reading. Until you overcome them, your biblical understanding will suffer. Before I get to these two things, I want to tackle the issue of literacy. If you have trouble reading, which is something I see…
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November 5, 2019 0

7 Essential Elements to Endurance

You Can Learn to Endure! To follow Jesus, we need endurance. In fact, for almost every good thing in life we need endurance. We need endurance because life is hard. Following Jesus comes with opposition. It requires faith. It requires some work! Endurance brings great reward. Paul urged the Galatian churches: Do not grow weary…
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October 11, 2019 0