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Category Archives: Devotional
Kay Warren article
Kay Warren has written a great article about the HIV / AIDS pandemic. The article is moving, as Warren calls Christians around the world to compassion. But the responses to her article are varied. I especially appreciate her reply to … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Poverty, Social Issues
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Another Man, Number One
1. Al Bybee, my Dad The word “hero” has been prostituted and cheapened in recent times. The ability to dunk a basketball does not a hero make. We venerate celebrity, electing the most vain among us as our idols. But … Continue reading
Posted in Another Man, Devotional
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Another Man, Number Two
2. Johnny Markham, my youth minister I think we often fail to see how God is working in our lives in the present. It’s usually only in hindsight that I’m able to discern His activity. Looking back. it’s easy to … Continue reading
Posted in Another Man, Devotional
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Another Man, Number Three
Richard Beard, my brother-in-law My sister, Tara (my elder sibling by 10 years), began dating Richard when I was pretty young. I honestly can’t remember a time when Richard wasn’t around. I was probably a bit of a nuisance to … Continue reading
Posted in Another Man, Devotional, Family, Tara
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Another Man, Number Four
4. William Bybee, my grandfatherMy grandfather is one of the most encouraging people I’ve ever known. I don’t think I’ve ever met a more gentle, loving man in all my life. We’re not sure how old he is (his birth … Continue reading
Posted in Another Man, Devotional, Granddaddy
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Another Man, Number Five
I read something recently that’s given me quite a bit to reflect on. I can’t remember where this quote came from, but it’s been knocking around my brain for a couple days. “For a boy to become a man requires … Continue reading
Posted in Another Man, Devotional
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A Prayer Request
My sister, Tara, sent this email to some of her friends and family. I share it with you all in the hopes that you might offer a prayer on her behalf. Hello Friends It seems somewhat selfish to send this … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Prayer, Tara
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Be Still and Know
This article by Rubel Shelley was an apropos read. In the midst of all the pre-summer chaos around here, I desperately need to hear the voice of God in stillness and solitude. Even though quiet time is pretty rare for … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Theology
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Mother’s Day: For Mom
When I was 15 years old, my mother and I signed up to work the nursery at church on Sunday mornings during the summer. It was a job she and I had done together several times. She enjoyed it more … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Mom
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Love wins
A recent article caught my eye: “Evangelicals claim right to intolerance” Ruth Malhotra and Orit Sklar, students at the Georgia Institute of Technology, have filed suit demanding that the university revoke its tolerance policy regarding gay and lesbian students. It … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Social Issues, Theology
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