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Aaah, little GTO

In the beginning …. …. there was the Pontiac V8 GTO. First released in 1963, a special, high-performance model that appealed to a speed-minded young woman, Shar’i who was ready to go turnin’ it on, burnin’ it out, and she … Continue reading

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Moving mountains

Jesus said we could move mountains. Now I know at least Marti can. While Chandler and I were camping in the mountains last weekend, Marti moved two of them. Not the ones where we were, but the ones at home … Continue reading

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The difference between good and great

What’s the difference between good and great? That’s a question that affects a lot of what we do, from our jobs, to our ministries, to our service in the community, to what it means to be a father, mother, husband … Continue reading

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To the restroom (or heaven) and back

Chandler and I spent three days and two nights of this Memorial Day weekend camping and fishing in and around Lake Isabella and the Kern River near Bakersfield, California. The trip had one setback for me in that I forgot … Continue reading

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Finding a new road

Are you aware of having certain patterns in your life that you are unable — even unwilling to change? They seem so entrenched, so beyond your ability to do anything about? You might even see yourself walking in the same … Continue reading

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Returning to Eagle Nest, New Mexico

It was a year ago this weekend when Chandler and I entered the valley where the town of Eagle Nest, New Mexico sits on the shore of Eagle Nest Lake. It was Memorial Day weekend, and as we wound along … Continue reading

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Desperately seeking Miriam

Last night’s BlogTalkRadio show featuring David Horner, Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies & M.A. Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, is now required listening for all of you who have your boots on the ground and … Continue reading

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… but is he a Christian?

If your ears were burning last night, it’s because we were talking a lot about you. You were the center of an intimate evening where a group of people gathered to learn more about you and celebrate you with a … Continue reading

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What happens to a kernel of wheat that’s so special?

“I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels—a plentiful harvest of new lives.” John 12:24 It’s a spiritual principle that … Continue reading

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Sound advice for all of us “supers”

Time, again, for that good advice from Elastigirl, the “super” from the film, “The Incredibles.” In this fast-paced animated feature movie, Bob and Helen Parr are retired superheroes trying to have a normal life blending their family into the suburbs, when … Continue reading

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