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Treasure in Heaven

Jesus said, Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where they can be eaten by moths and get rusty, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where they will never become moth-eaten or rusty and … Continue reading

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Pondering the After Life 24 Hours Later

I’m writing this 24 hours after saying good-bye to my mom. I will be officiating her funeral service and realize in this day of diversity there are many views of what happens to us after death. This morning I was … Continue reading

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See You On The Other Side Mom!

Most our family that knew Mom, felt confident she would pass on April 15th as she began to fail. Mom did income taxes for 68 years and it is only fitting she would feel her work was done on that … Continue reading

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By Faith or By Sight?

From my vantage point all of human history has two parallel streams of thought. Hebrews 11:3 says, “By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s command, that what we now see did not come from anything … Continue reading

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A Stage Hand, Shining the Light On Jesus!

Over a decade ago my life was very different. I was the pastor of a thriving church and most my life involved being on the stage with the spotlight on me. After a major failure on my part, I was … Continue reading

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Public Worship

I recently read 1 Timothy chapter 2. I was particularly struck by verses 8-10. For those who aren’t aware, Paul wrote this passage to Timothy so, “If I am delayed, you will know how people must conduct themselves in the … Continue reading

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Give me liberty or . . .

After 9/11, America had a short burst of patriotism. A couple images blaze in my mind. Congress singing together and the streets lined with the American Flag. Things started to erode in my opinion with the “War on Terrorism.” As … Continue reading

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Teach Us To Number Our Days

In the last week, I have heard the news that two friends of mine have passed away. One of those men was 49 years old and the other was 52 years old. I was only able to attend one of their … Continue reading

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Why We Talk About Politics & Religion!

So often people say, “I don’t discuss politics or religion,” but it seems like we can’t help ourselves from discussing both. Here is why. Jesus said whatever is in your heart will come out of your mouth. In other words, … Continue reading

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What is Growing In Your Garden? The Explanation of the Chart

What is Growing in Your Garden? When someone does or says something to hurt you, slight you or disrespect you, that is the seed someone else may plant in your garden. When you or I don’t deal with hurt immediately the … Continue reading

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