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A Free Gift! Jesus’ Abba For You!
In a few months, I’m going to be a “Papa!” Our daughter Jennie is pregnant with a baby girl! This is helping Kristi and me
December 22, 2017
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Jesus’ “Easy Yoke” is Unhurried — Especially at Christmas!
As Christmas approaches it seems we have to go faster and faster! How can we be unhurried? The traffic keeps getting worse. The lines in
December 18, 2017
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Relaxed. In December?!
As we celebrate the Prince of Peace we may get robbed of peace! What a tragic irony that would be! Let’s resist the cultural swirl
December 4, 2017
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Is God a “She”?
Recently, a friend secretly prayed to God as his Mother. “My church wouldn’t understand,” he lamented. What do you think? Is it important to view
November 27, 2017
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Giving Thanks for a Light in the Dark (Psalm 88)
We all have times we don’t feel thankful. Maybe we’re depleted, detached, despairing. Maybe God feels far away. What do you do then? A pastor
November 20, 2017
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Even in Church We’re Not Safe From Gunmen?
One Sunday in a small town church families are worshiping God together with children playing and dancing happily. The next Sunday a madman shoots half
November 6, 2017
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Triangulating Hurts You and Your Loved Ones
Many families and groups are built on unhealthy “triangles” of three-way relationships that harm people and create dysfunction. It’s a simple concept, that once we
November 3, 2017
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“Fear Not” Says an Alcoholic Ex-Priest
Brennan Manning insisted “the God-revelation of Jesus” removes fear and worry. Yet, he also admitted to a fear of abandonment going back to his childhood.
October 30, 2017
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Laying Self-Condemnation at Jesus’ Feet
Normally, I love to write these devotionals and share them with you. But I’m discouraged. I’ve been judging myself about a talk I gave. My
October 23, 2017
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Digging Deeper in God’s Word
Probably you read the Bible often, but you may not know how to draw life from it. Most people who read the Bible, just read
October 16, 2017
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