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‘I know you…’

Some family business: Teleconference Bible Study tonight. 7pm PDT; 10pm EDT Dial 218-237-3840; Access code 124393. A Study Guide for tonight and special Survey have been sent to all our participants and are available to everyone by clicking on each respectively. As … Continue reading

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The church in here

Let’s think for a few minutes about the church in here, only because this has been the model of the church that has prevailed for at least my lifetime, and I am finally willing to admit it might be wrong. … Continue reading

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The church out there

Evangelization is a process of bringing the gospel to people where they are, not where you would like them to be… When the gospel reaches a people where they are, their response to the gospel is the church in a … Continue reading

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Poor judge of character

I received my first legitimate birthday wish the night before my birthday at 7 pm – legitimate meaning, it was a wish on my actual birthday. We were connected by the telephone, but the caller was standing in Australia, on … Continue reading

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‘Tell him I love him’

Here is what the Spirit of God whispers to us: “Tell him I love him.” It could be to a friend recovering from bypass surgery in the hospital; it could be to a homeless man, smelly and half nuts; it … Continue reading

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At the ball game

It began as a follow-up doctor’s appointment with Chandler’s pediatrician. Why Annie and I had to go too, Marti couldn’t say except for something like moral support (and of course Annie’s medical expertise). When we turned out to actually be … Continue reading

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I love (to hate) New York

My family surprised me with an early birthday gift (on May 17, I’ll be crossing the great ’65’ divide) and took me to an Angel game last night. Given the late night and an early morning responsibility, I am running … Continue reading

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Bringing God glory

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Corinthians 4:7) We were made to bring God glory. We used to think we were in charge … Continue reading

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Putting out the welcome mat

When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, “At home even the hired men have food enough to spare, and here I am, dying of hunger! I will go home to my father….” (Luke 15:17-18) Most of … Continue reading

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‘But they will in a minute’

I’m remembering the story of a young kindergartener who, when asked by her teacher what she was going to create for her art project proudly announced she was going to draw a picture of God. To which the teacher announced, … Continue reading

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