Top Two Commands

I grew up learning all the rules of the Christian faith. There we lots of them. The church I grew up in was small and everyone knew everyone else’s business and short comings. I couldn’t “get away” with much. I remember the preacher once telling me that my Dad knew what I had done the…

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Future Generations

I sometimes catch myself wondering what my family heritage will look like in years ahead. I’m not that person who predicts the Lord’s return in the next 15 years. I should really try to live every day like it could be my last day here on earth because it could. If the Lord does not…

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Love Is….

I can finish that sentence is so many ways. The word love is probably the smallest 4-letter word that carries such deep, incredible and multi-faceted meaning. I can’t begin to adequately define or describe this word and what it means to me and so many other people. I read a book one time called, “Love…

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Sincerely Wrong

I have seen people with the best of intentions do something really stupid and wrong. They were sincere about their actions – but they were sincerely wrong in what they did. I have represented that sort of behavior before. I’ve been legalistic, arrogant & proud – and complete sincere about serving the Lord. The problem…

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Readers Digest Version

I have read the Readers Digest pretty often. There are some great jokes and funny life stories in there as well. I especially like when they put a condensed version of a book and you can get the storyline and outcome of the book by skipping the details and getting to the heart of the…

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Love God – Love Others

I’m enjoying reading a book called “Deep & Wide” by Andy Stanley. I was reminded of the amazing concept of Grace. It is kind of crazy and unconventional for the Lord to give me grace when I deserve punishment. His love is amazing, because the love of God is what issues grace. His grace doesn’t…

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