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I'm wrestling with something--namely how and when

we make decisions, how long we wait and the things

we choose to 'try' without any guarantees.

For instance, over the last several years,

I…

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Heaven is a rather curious subject...

There are many opinions about whether or not Heaven is real, with most irreligious folks being completely ambivalent, that is, until death comes knocking at their door. Suddenly, they are not…

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People are fickle. Especially in their thinking.

Definition, fickle: Marked by lack of steadfastness,

constancy, or stability : given to …

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Last spring, I flew to New York City and on to Greece, where about 40 of us from eight different states traveled in the footsteps of Paul--something I had longed to do for many years. How incredible it was, and I will go back! But, you could rightly ask,…

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What is sure? What is solid? Where is truth to be found--

that which represents reality and can be trusted? 

Most assuredly on the pages of Scripture, where we can unpack history, revelation of God and his ways, inspiration for right…

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Stories are powerful. Especially simple ones.

And really, life is meant to be simple too.

We are talking about purpose.

Warning, Will Robinson - this appears long, but I want…

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You have a unique purpose.

Imagine. You watch from under a tree as Jesus walked up these very steps, arrested and shackled, having left the Garden of Gethsemane on his way up to the high priest Caiaphas’ house. Jesus had a purpose and he would not back…

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Happy Fall Y'All!

Today was a gorgeous, breezy day in North Carolina!

On navigating Scripture, we learned that the Bible is not one single book; it is 66 unique books, written by 40 different authors and not ordered…

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Hello!

Recently a young man asked, 'Hey, so if I was going to start reading the Bible, what would be the best spot? I mean I read Genesis, but like Exodus is tough! What should I read?'

'Hmmm, I…

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Dear Lord,

Would you give us the focus to consider a whole new way of living--a brand new take to start each day? May we exhale out all the junk that swirls within and inhale your sweet spirit to teach us just now. Because there is power in your name, Jesus, we pray.…

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What do we do with heartache?

Where, O where can we go?

Can a broken heart be healed? 

Does the hurt ever go away? 

And in the meantime, is there a way…

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When God says 'No' to your prayers

After God healed Danny, I vividly remember praying, 'Lord, I do not know why we received the miraculous, but I will never be the same. And I will serve You by serving others the best way I know how. If you ask me to…

this is long - it has to be, because God is in the details

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This morning at the gym, my friend, Val said, 'hey, I liked what you wrote... it is just so much. I wonder why you do it -- it must…

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Sometimes the words are hard.

Have you ever bowed your head to pray, but you could not find the right words?  I mean, you wanted to pray, wanted to connect with God— but you were unsure or maybe too exhausted,…

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On Sunday I will conduct another graveside service ... hmmm. Strands of a minuet of life play about the edges of my mind.

All people--no matter their age, ethnicity or social standing, no matter where…