Monthly Archives: December 2023

Best Books of 2023

Each year, I set myself a goal of reading one book per week. It’s an ambitious goal and I rarely ever hit the mark. This year I’m finishing with a total of 45 books read. But given the hectic pace … Continue reading

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The Five Love Languages: Receiving Gifts, Part 2

The Bible tells us that God is the best gift-giver. James 1:17, Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. God’s gifts are good … Continue reading

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The Five Love Languages: Receiving Gifts, Part 1

We wrap up our series this week by looking at the love language of receiving gifts. This is appropriate because we’re all thinking about the gifts we will be giving to our loved ones in the next few weeks. At … Continue reading

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A Weary World Rejoices

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The Five Love Languages: Physical Touch, Part 3

You really see all of this coming together in a Gospel story about two people who were healed by Jesus through physical touch. Matthew 9:18-25 …a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but … Continue reading

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The Five Love Languages: Physical Touch, Part 2

Since Jesus is our ultimate example, I want to look at how He did this. Jesus didn’t come to earth as a ghost or a spirit. He came in a physical body. John 1:14, The Word became flesh and dwelt … Continue reading

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The Five Love Languages: Physical Touch, Part 1

Physical touch is a powerful communication tool. A handshake is a way of communicating a greeting. Or, perhaps in some circumstances, it represents the sealing of a business agreement. A hug sends a message of warmth and sympathy. A high-five … Continue reading

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Best Albums of 2023

If you know much about me, you know that I love music. According to Spotify Wrapped, I listened to 1,268 different artists across 80 different genres this year. But this year was a little different than most years. This year … Continue reading

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The Five Love Languages: Acts of Service, Part 2

We’ve already talked about words of affirmation in this series. Some people really need to hear those words in order for their emotional tanks to be filled. But there are others among us who are more of the mindset that … Continue reading

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The Five Love Languages: Acts of Service, Part 1

For the past few weeks, I’ve been reflecting on the five love languages identified by Dr. Gary Chapman. I think this has the potential to spark good discussion with loved ones, with the goal of being more attuned to the … Continue reading

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