Category Archives: Blessings

Mother’s Day 2024: In Pursuit of Goodness

Here’s a picture of our crew as we celebrate Sunny today. From my observation, Mother’s Day seems to be a bit sweeter for her than usual this year. Maybe that’s because Joshua and Abby Kate came home this week after … Continue reading

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How We Grow: Generosity

As we continue our study of the spiritual disciplines, our focus for today is on the discipline of generosity. I would define generosity as “living with a large heart.” It’s a posture of openness and a willingness to give of … Continue reading

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Celebrating

This week we’re celebrating our 25th anniversary with a cruise to the Bahamas!

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A Winter Hike

Took a hike today at Monte Sano with my favorite adventurer.

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Happy New Year!

Happy new year from the Citrus Bowl in Orlando!

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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: Quality Time, Part 3

I want to close out this portion of the love language series with another look at Scripture. This might be the most powerful example of quality time I can find in the Bible. Now when Job’s three friends heard of … Continue reading

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The Five Love Languages: Words of Affirmation, Part 2

A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver. Proverbs 25:11 Gold stands out, even when surrounded by silver. And the writer of Proverbs says that the right word spoken at the right time stands … Continue reading

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