Lost & Found

I remember going to the Lost & Found at school to look for something I had lost. I was hopeful that someone had found it. I have lost things over the years and never found it later. At other times, I’ve lost something for years only to discover it when it falls out of the…

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Dumb Decisions

I have made my share of dumb decisions. There times when I’m operating and making decisions with limited information. There are other times, when I simply chose the wrong option. I do think I’m in good company with others, but that don’t always make me feel good. The best decision I’ve ever made was trusting…

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Purified

I have never given much thought to the word “purified” before. I am smart enough to know that if you around someone with an infectious cough or the flu, you should spray Lysol all around to kill any germs that might be lingering.  I do carry a little pump bottle of hand sanitizer in my…

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Lifetime Faith

I remember when I was in third grade. I was 8 or 9 years old when I started thinking about following Jesus. I remember talking to my mom about it and she asked a few questions. She set up a visit with our minister. When Sunday came, I walked down the aisle at invitation time…

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Mystery of God

There are things that happen the same way every time in life and there are things that are mysterious and unpredictable. For example, if I toss a ball into the air, it will come down every time. There are many examples like this. Then there are things that are mysterious and unpredictable. The wind is…

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Pastor & Staff Appreciation

I was a student pastor for just over 20 years and I know what it means to serve the Lord in a full-time occupation. My spiritual journey didn’t radically change when I officially left any type of salary in church. Since leaving the full-time ministry, I have become an advocate for taking care of church…

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