Monthly Archives: February 2011

Guest Post: Cindi Bradley

Cindi Bradley is one of the best writers I know. I first met Cindi about 10 years ago when she moved back to the Huntsville area. I’ve always had an appreciation for Cindi’s family; her Dad, Gary, has been our … Continue reading

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God…With Scars

I’ve always felt that Thomas gets a bad rep. We call him “Doubting Thomas” because of one momentary lapse of demanding “proof” of Jesus’ resurrection. In his defense, he wasn’t there when all of other disciples had this great resurrection … Continue reading

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Tragic

The lead news story here in Alabama has to do with Harvey Updike, Jr., a Dadeville, AL resident charged with poisoning the 130-year-old trees at Toomer’s Corner in Auburn. It seems that Updike, a Bama fan, was fed up with … Continue reading

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Free NIV 2010 Update

40 different translations. 20 different languages. Over 10 million downloads. Yes, I’m talking about the YouVersion Bible App. The idea is really a simple one: put a Bible (in digital form) in the hands of as many people as possible. … Continue reading

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The Song Remembers When: Sunny

I’ve always had this memory association thing with music. I don’t claim to have the best memory in the world, but I can remember certain events / periods in my life based on the music I was listening to at … Continue reading

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Things I Want to Remember, Vol. 14

Joshua is a talker. A nonstop talker. As in, the kid scarcely takes a breath as the words just come spilling out. I’ll bet he speaks 30,000 words a day. Easy. The little guy has always kept us in stitches … Continue reading

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The Sermon on the Mount 24

And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your … Continue reading

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Stylish Blogger Award

Well, that didn’t take long. I changed my blog template early in the week (something I do every couple of years) and PRESTO…I’ve received the Stylish Blogger Award. (This award actually has less to do with my template and more … Continue reading

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For Lane

I’m constantly made aware of the blessing of community. God has surrounded me with some pretty incredible people over the years, men and women who have helped to shape the course of my life in dramatic ways. One of those … Continue reading

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