Tag Archives: pride

Better Than or Less Than

Pride has deep roots in our human family. A case can be made that pride is the root of almost all our internal and external conflicts. I’ve discovered many subtle ways pride has flavored my life with less than ideal … Continue reading

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For The Health Of The Church

John the baptizer said, “He must increase; I must decrease,” and that is exactly the formula needed to help our local churches become healthy. We must fight the celebrity pastor syndrome at every turn. Down deep many pastors are hoping … Continue reading

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Options to the “Little god” Ministry Model

In 2004, our first year in Florida, I was questioning everything about my faith and about the church. I reread the book of Acts a few times while praying the Lord would show me what He wanted the church to … Continue reading

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Keeping Up Appearances

We are working on a book, “Married but Lonely” in our life group this semester. As I read, I am having flashbacks to early years in our marriage. I remember on a few occasions Gayle would ask me if we … Continue reading

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Pondering Righteousness

There is none righteous the Bible declares. Not through works of righteousness we have done but by His mercy people can be saved. No one will glory/brag in His presence. Righteousness is a standard much like a framing square to … Continue reading

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