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Head vs. Heart: A Tale of Two Roads
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. — Psalm 119:11 James and Michael both knew this verse by heart. They were faithful churchgoers and dedicated men who desired to follow Christ. Yet … Continue reading
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Awake thou that sleepest
For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. And … Continue reading
The surrendered man
Surrender doesn’t mean passivity. Men who let go of control often step into bold, Spirit-led action. Just look at Peter stepping out of the boat (Matthew 14:29-31). The man who surrenders control learns that faith means acting even when the … Continue reading
Control, and the courage to let go
If you’re a man like me, particularly one shaped by evangelical culture, you’ve probably been conditioned to believe that control is a sign of strength. From an early age, we’re taught to take charge, stand firm, and rely on our … Continue reading
Avoiding that sinking feeling
But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. Matthew 14:30 It had been Peter’s idea. After choosing common sense over adhering to Jesus’ request to feed a thousand people the day before … Continue reading
The Mainstreaming of Christian Culture
The Jesus Movement was born out of a youthful countercultural movement that was against the Vietnam War, for civil rights, championed sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll, and was not very kind to the older generation. So the Jesus Movement … Continue reading
Two to remember
Your Vanguard leadership team met as we always do on Thursday morning and our discussion led us to some conclusions that I think are important to share with the whole community today. These are strange and unprecedented times we are … Continue reading
Spring Training Weekend
Outside my window, across the street is the campus of a community college. Beyond that, probably about a mile away, is the airport with a plane taking off every minute or two. The airport building from here looks like Noah’s … Continue reading
A Call to Failure
A poem by George Matheson and commentary by Dave Roper, both of which embody the heart and purpose behind the 12-Steps.` I had a call to a mission, Signed in my heart and sealed, And I felt my success … Continue reading
12 Steps to Heaven – Heads bowed, hearts wide open
I had a perfectly good draft for the Catch ready. Spent the weekend on it, fine-tuned it, even polished a sentence or two. Then, in a moment of questionable judgment, I shared it with my wife, Marti. This is always … Continue reading
John Fischer The Catch 