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Personal Reflections from Dallas Willard’s Funeral
Kristi and I just returned from Dallas Willard’s funeral which was on May 14, 2013. It was a small gathering for family and friends at his
May 14, 2013
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A Pastor Says, “My Prayers are Dull”
Have you ever felt like prayer was unsatisfying? Do you relate to Peter and the disciples falling asleep when Jesus asked them to “Watch and
May 13, 2013
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Stay in the Shadow of the Great Tree
Hiking in a remote forest Lake Arrowhead, CA a few days ago I saw a great pine tree that’s over 100 years old and just
May 3, 2013
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A Kingdom of Cardboard and Spoils (Dieter Zander’s Story)
Do you feel that you need to perform well to be loved? Do you feel the pressure of living up to an ideal self? For
March 16, 2013
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Ruthlessly Eliminate Hurry
An over-stressed executive of a nonprofit ministry asked me, “How can I be spiritually healthy? What can I do to be a better leader for
February 20, 2013
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Bible Studies
Pastor’s Wife Scriptures
What does the Bible say about Pastor’s Wife Scriptures? Many people think the pastor’s wife is supposed to always look nice, smile, sit down in
February 19, 2013
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The Precious Stone: a Story of Spiritual Direction
A holy and happy hermit came to the outskirts of a village and settled down under a tree for the night. He got out his
December 10, 2012
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Gossip in Church Hurts
A pastor’s wife told me that she overheard an elder’s wife and a newcomer to the church gossiping about her. The elder’s wife said smugly,
December 3, 2012
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Feeling Left Out of the Holidays
During the holiday season you may feel like the apple in a bowl of oranges. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are special occasions for families to
November 20, 2012
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A Psalm of Thanks and Praise to God
The most repeated verse in the Bible is a favorite of mine: “Give thanks to the Lord for he is good. His love endures forever.”
November 15, 2012
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