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Honoring and Remembering Our Veterans

 

In November of 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as “Armistice Day.”  It was hailed as a day of reflection to honor those who served in the military, both living and dead, at the end of World War I.

While the Treaty of Versailles was not signed until seven months later, the fighting ceased between the Allied nations and Germany on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month.

Today we always commemorate this day, known now as “Veterans Day”  on November 11th. Continue reading

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Friday’s List To Live By #15

Today’s list is selected and adapted from a seminary professor by the name of Loren Fischer.

It reminds us of what is really important during perplexing, confusing, and distressing times in our lives. And how God’s Word can help us navigate the challenging issues we face.

It’s simple.  But true. I hope and pray that it helps. Continue reading

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A Trip Down Memory Lane

For the past 5 days, we’ve been in Hendricks County, Indiana, preaching for the church in Brownsburg, which is just West of Indianapolis.

This is the county where I grew up. We lived in the country between Plainfield and Danville. It’s been years since we’ve been here for any length of time, so I told Norma Jean that it was time to take a trip down memory lane. She patiently went along for the ride and listened to my old childhood stories. We drove the roads where I rode my bike and later begin driving a 1953 Chevy. Continue reading

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9 Post-Election Things I Know

“Too Early To Call” was the news caption on key battleground states when I turned off the TV last night.

This morning I awoke to the same caption. Neither President Trump nor Joe Biden has captured enough delegates to truly claim victory. While each is obviously hopeful the outcome still hangs in the balance. It’s still undecided. We don’t know. And may not know for a few days.

The political pundits are perplexed over the unknown factors that have made this election the most unusual in American history. Even the experts don’t know how this is going to end. Continue reading

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Word of the Week: Fullness


“Life is short, and we only live once. So how to live life to the fullest and actually live the life you want?, asked communications expert and life coach Anna Chui, “Here are 9 ways you can try,” she suggested. Continue reading

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The Deconversion of Christians

Do you ever miss being a Christian?”

“No,” replied Anthony B. Pinn comfortably.

In an online story by The ChristianPost, Leonardo Blair relates the deconversion of a professor of humanities and religion at Rice University in Houston, Texas.

Deconversion is a strange-sounding new word to Christians. We’re familiar with conversion. But deconversion? It’s defined as a loss of faith or leaving one’s religion for another religion, or no religion at all. Continue reading

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A Passage To Ponder: Matthew 8:18-20

On our recent trip to the Bible lands, we visited the village of Capernaum, billed as “The Town of Jesus.” As we entered I snapped this picture of the statue of “Homeless Jesus” by Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmaz.

The statue reminded me of this interaction Jesus had with a Scribe as he was about to leave this sea-coast town and go to the other side.

“Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go,” said the Scribe. Continue reading

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Examine Yourself

Last Thursday during the Senate hearing regarding the charge of sexual assault, which he has vehemently denied,  Judge Brett Kavanaugh was questioned extensively about his drinking habits. He appeared annoyed by the intense scrutiny and in turn asked the Senators about their drinking habits. Of course, they weren’t the ones being investigated and declined to engage in that discussion.

As I was reading 2 Corinthians 13 this morning I thought how much easier it is to examine other people instead of ourselves. In this text, Paul issues this challenge. Continue reading

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What’s Missing In Your Life?

Have you ever worked on a jigsaw puzzle and come down to the final piece or two and can’t find it? Frustrating isn’t it?

Maybe you’ve bought some shelves from Ikea that require assembly. You begin to put it together and there’s an important piece missing it. Irritating, isn’t it?

Or you’ve bought the special toy that your child has been wanting. Bring it home. Open it up. Begin following the directions to assemble it. And something needed was not included? Aggravating, isn’t it? Continue reading

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Strengthening Our Souls

Our church family at West Main in Lewisville is engaged in reading through the New Testament this year. Currently, we are in the book of Acts.

I noticed a concept in yesterday’s reading that is a prevailing theme, not only in Acts but throughout the Bible. Continue reading

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