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Most people understand the concept of “house rules” by about the age of 7. When you’re a guest in someone else’s “house,” they, as the authority, set the rules. Imagine losing a hand of blackjack at a casino. As the dealer shuffles away your money, you explain to him that you and your buddies typicallyContinue reading “House Rules- 05/07/2021”

Like clockwork, every April this tree gives me a reminder to fix my focus. More specifically:  “A life devoted to things is a dead life, a stump; a God-shaped life is a flourishing tree.”  -Proverbs 11:28 I am all for focused intensity and striving for excellence in every facet of our lives; but if we’re not serving Christ, weContinue reading “Fix your Focus- 04/23/2021”

Anyone else deal with some stress this week? I know I did, and there were times when fear and anxiety weighed on my mind. What a waste! Consider this story from the Gospel of Mark:  Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furiousContinue reading “Stressful Week- 04/16/2021”

Have you ever felt the need to defend your faith in God? Maybe you’ve even been mocked for being a Christian. In certain circles you could be considered gullible, closed-minded, anti-intellectual, or worse.  Think of it like this George Orwell quote: “The further a society drifts from the truth, the more they’ll despise it when theyContinue reading “A High-Flying “Good News Only Friday” 04/09/2021″

It is indisputable that Jesus of Nazareth, the man, existed. Even atheist scholars know and agree with this. The real issue is whether He was simply a man, or if He is God in the flesh as Christians believe. There is a popular belief in our culture that Jesus was a wise moral teacher. Essentially, that he was an enlightenedContinue reading “Liar, Lunatic, or Lord? 04/02/2021”

Do you know where Jesus’ closest followers were when he was crucified? Hiding.  Their teacher, the God-man they’d seen perform miracles like giving sight to the blind and walking on water, had just been executed in the most shameful way possible. They thought He was their long-awaited Messiah, but now He was dead. Their beliefs wereContinue reading “Who Would Die for a Lie? 03/26/2021”

Now it happened, as He was dining in Levi’s house, that many tax collectors and sinners also sat together with Jesus and His disciples; for there were many, and they followed Him. And when the teachers of the religious law (Pharisees) saw Him eating with the tax collectors and sinners, they said to his disciples,Continue reading “Good News Only Friday- 03/19/2021”

She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceptive, andContinue reading “Honoring Mom’s – 03/05/2021”

The view outside my window drew my mind right to Isaiah 1:18. Though my sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow.Wow.No wonder it’s called the GOOD NEWS of Jesus Christ. No wonder it’s called the peace which transcends all understanding.Do you guys realize how gnarly that is? Every mistake you’ve ever made…Continue reading “Good News Only Friday- 02/26/2021”

Verse of the Week Our verse this week reminds me how God can even use broken promises for His glory. Settle in and stick with me on this one.  The photo above is Tiff and my first house. I can’t help but smile when I see it because of all of the memories we have there. Memories fromContinue reading “Good News Only Friday- 2/19/2021”