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Teaching

If you were a teacher, you would be derelict in your duty if you planned to teach something without knowing anything about it. You would never teach someone to fly if you had no idea how to fly. So, what … Continue reading

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Daring Prayer

I heard the scariest and most exhilarating prayer from a speaker, Matthew Kelly, the other night. The prayer is this: “Okay, God. Whatever you want.” What. Ever. You. Want. Have you ever prayed that? Can you imagine what would happen if … Continue reading

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Bury the Dead

Most people don’t have to plan or participate in a funeral until well into adulthood. So, the act of mercy to Bury the Dead is not a very common one. Now, given the fact that the person is dead, the question … Continue reading

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Giving Thanks

As we enter the week of Thanksgiving, I’m sure we are thinking of the things that we should be thankful for. Or maybe we’re thinking of the work, the travel, and seeing family. I would ask you to stop for … Continue reading

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Where is God?

Sometimes people will look at September 11 and give it as proof of the absence of God. I will say that I agree with them. This is what it looks like when God is not allowed into our hearts. When … Continue reading

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Music Monday

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wna3VrVCPRY So, in honor of my week of music at VBS, I’m going to do one of the songs from the program. Of course, it’s quite appropriate to the theme I’ve been on, and  it’s pretty upbeat. The next few … Continue reading

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Music Monday: Glow

I’m about to start VBS this week, and I’m in charge of the music. I won’t make you listen to that music, but I wanted to give you something a bit upbeat so you could join in the spirit with … Continue reading

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Too Young?

In 1Timothy, Paul is instructing Timothy on how to be a minister as he returns to his community. Timothy apparently has a gift for ministry but is quite young, so he may not be taken seriously. Paul gives him some … Continue reading

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Music Monday Help

It has been brought to my attention that the videos I embed in my Music Monday posts are not coming through if you receive my posts on email. I will include a link at the end of the posts from … Continue reading

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Music Monday: I Am

I enjoy songs that kind of turn things around and give a new perspective. This one for me is one that I need to hear more often than I would like. How often do we try to do things on … Continue reading

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