Category Archives: Blessings

Herald: Unexpected Favor

Over the course of his long career, Johnny Cash performed more than thirty different “prison concerts” for inmates both in this country and around the world. He played these shows as a way of advocating for prison reform but also … Continue reading

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The Mission of God: Blessed to be a Blessing

May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us — so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. Psalm 67:1-2 Why does God bless His people? Is … Continue reading

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Mentone Getaway

November is a time for expressing gratitude and today I am thankful for a wife who is intentional about investing time and energy into our marriage. A week or two ago, Sunny suggested that we get away to Mentone for … Continue reading

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An Affinity for Joy: Raiders of the Lost Ark

As part of my jubilee-year-quest to maintain an affinity for joy, I’m reminded tonight of the simple joy of Indiana Jones. More than forty years after its release, everyting about this movie holds up, from the adventure to the humor, … Continue reading

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A Risk Worth Taking

In a recent poll, participants in the United Kingdom were asked a simple question: “How can you tell if someone is a Christian?” You couldn’t be blamed if you guessed that participants would identify a practice like daily Bible reading … Continue reading

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49: A Year of Jubilee

I turned 49 years old yesterday — seven sevens. That’s prompted me to think about the biblical idea of jubilee — a time of rest and release at the end of seven seven-year seasons, a time when the land would … Continue reading

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A Birthday Surprise

Sunny surprised me by inviting my sister down for my birthday. Enjoyed a great time of worship together and a birthday lunch at J. Alexander’s, my favorite restaurant. What a great day!

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Old Friends

One of the best things about old friends is that they’ve known you long enough to have seen you at your worst. And yet they still choose to love you anyway.

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Date Night

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Father’s Day 2025

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