Category Archives: Scripture

Lessons Learned: Slow Down, Part 3

Posted on December 3, 2020 by

Augustine lived over 1,600 years ago and was one of the most important voices in the history of the church. He was a deep thinker, a prolific writer, and a passionate preacher. One of his most enduring lines gets at … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned: Slow Down, Part 1

Posted on November 29, 2020 by

Last week I began a series entitled Lessons Learned. 2020 has been such a difficult year in so many respects, but there have also been plenty of lesson-learning opportunities along the way as well. Last week we looked at the … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned: Be Grateful, Part 4

Posted on November 27, 2020 by

Luke tells of a time when Jesus heals ten people of their leprosy. This was an astonishing feat and in first-century Jewish culture, this would have been a clear indication that Jesus was the promised Messiah. But after the healing, … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned: Be Grateful, Part 3

Posted on November 25, 2020 by

The word “anxiety” is derived from another word meaning “to choke” or “to cause pain by squeezing.” One of the Greek words for anxiety was used to describe the yokes that would be put on the necks of slaves in … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned: Be Grateful, Part 2

Posted on November 24, 2020 by

Gratitude is an important discipleship practice. And it is just that — a practice. Just like you’ll never learn to play the guitar without regular practice, we’ll never become the kind of people God will us to be — people … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned: Be Grateful, Part 1

Posted on November 23, 2020 by

We’ve heard it hundreds of times: 2020 has been a difficult year in so many respects. The coronavirus has claimed the lives of over 250,000 Americans and has completely disrupted our way of life this year. I read a line … Continue reading →

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Habakkuk by a 13-Year-Old

Posted on November 1, 2020 by

Our youth group held their fall retreat this weekend and one of the speakers taught from the Old Testament book of Habakkuk. Her message inspired our youngest to come home and write out Habakkuk 1 along with his own notes … Continue reading →

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We Can Do Better.

Posted on August 24, 2020 by

Originally posted on Faith & Education:
John Steinbeck once wrote, “Try to understand men. If you understand each other, you will be kind to each other. Knowing a man well never leads to hate and almost always leads to love.”…

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Sixteen

Posted on July 6, 2020 by

He chose our heritage for us, the pride of Jacob whom he loves. Psalm 47:4 Not all pride is sinful. Today my heart is full; I am proud beyond measure. Our twins have turned sixteen! Today we celebrate sixteen years … Continue reading →

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What Breaks Your Heart?

Posted on May 30, 2020 by

What breaks your heart? I’ve been thinking about the things that get us really incensed, the sorts of things that outrage us. In my circles, I hear a lot of outrage over things like businesses requiring patrons to wear masks. … Continue reading →

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