Monthly Archives: January 2013

IT’S FRIDAY. BUT SUNDAY’S COMING! The Out-Stretched Arms of Jesus

Jesus.Arms.CrossWhat a day it must have been! When parents brought their little children to Jesus. It captured the attention of all three synoptic writers. Can’t you see the smiles? And hear the giggles? And feel the excitement?

Unfortunately the disciples threw “cold water” on their good intentions. The text says they “rebuked those who brought them.” Maybe they thought they were protecting the Master. That He was too busy. Or had more “important” matters. Or just needed a break from the pressures of His ministry. Continue reading

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Do You Know Who You Are?

IdentityAngry passenger: When is this plane going to take off? I have a very important meeting to get to!

Flight attendant: The incoming plane is delayed, sir, there’s nothing we can do at the moment.

Angry passenger: Well, are you going to make arrangements for me to get on another flight? This is urgent! Do you know who I am? Continue reading

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What’s Truth About This Generation?

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Are young  adults today the new “Greatest Generation”?  According to a segment I saw the  other day on Fox News some seem to think so!  Continue reading

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The Culture War on Christians

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Culture War.  It’s a term used to describe two conflicting sets of values.  The struggle between conservative, traditional values and more liberal, progressive values.  It’s a clash of beliefs about what is truth.  Especially in areas of religion, morals and Biblical teaching. Continue reading

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5 Steps To Growth and Change

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How are your 2013 resolutions coming?

If you ‘ve already messed up, welcome to the club.  For many folks their resolutions don’t survive the first week, let alone the first month.  There are a  variety of reasons, but rather than focus on “why”, let’s think about “how.”

How can I change?  Grow?  Improve? Here are five steps to help you. Continue reading

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Ten Qualities that Identify the Spirit of Worship

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Michael Catt was correct when he wrote, “If we are going to worship in Spirit, we must develop the spirit of worship.” Continue reading

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“I WILL GO TO HIM ONE DAY”: In Memory of Baby Azaiah DeGarmo

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(This post received the third most views of 2013)

There is a sad story in the Old Testament about the death of King David’s infant son. When the baby became ill, David fasted, prayed and wept for six days. On the seventh day, David’s servants came with the anguished news, “He is dead.” David’s response is remarkable. Continue reading

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IT’S FRIDAY. BUT SUNDAY’S COMING! What Do You See?

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“Eyes that look are common.  Eyes that see are rare.”  These words by J. Oswald Sander from his book Spiritual Leadership speak to the importance of looking beyond the obvious.  Of seeing below the surface.  Of seeing with insight and understanding.  Continue reading

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What is Your Life?

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My Franklin Day Planner has an inspirational thought of the day. On this day there is this quote by Abraham Lincoln: “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”

This quote caused my mind to race back over 37 years to a cemetery in Cartersburg, Indiana. Norma Jean and I sat by my parents and listened to Aude McKee offer the grave side eulogy for my twenty-three year old brother, Bill. Continue reading

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Do We Need To Amend The Bible?

queen-james-gay-bibleWith the activities of the holiday season, I’m a little behind on the news. Did you hear this?

I just read about an interview that CNN host Piers Morgan conducted with author and preacher Rick Warren on Christmas Eve. While discussing the issue of same-sex marriage, Morgan argued that there needs to be an “amendment to the Bible.” “Both the Bible and the Constitution were well-intentioned, Morgan told Warren, “but they are basically inherently flawed. Hence the need to amend it.” Continue reading

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