Category Archives: Blessings

Camp 2024

I love this picture someone sent me of Joshua teaching Bible class at camp this week. He’s having a great time serving as one of our youth ministry interns this summer.

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Happy Birthday, Sunny!

Join me in wishing Sunny a happy birthday! She pursues goodness and exudes quiet strength. In her love, she hopes all things. She is unwavering in her commitments and gracious in her ways. She is joyful and playful; a compassionate … Continue reading →

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How We Grow: Rest

I was talking with someone last week and I was saying to her that our final spiritual discipline in this series was rest. And she said, “OK, rest is right in my wheelhouse! I know how to do that one!” … Continue reading →

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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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