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New Beginnings
A lot of emotions tonight as we prepare to leave in the morning to take our youngest son, Ryan, down to IMPACT 360. His 19th birthday is in 9 days so seems kind of fitting that he is about to begin a new chapter in his life. Doesn't seem possible that this time tomorrow night … Continue reading New Beginnings
To Persevere
There was a day that, athletically, I would put myself up against anybody and feel like I could hold my own – no matter the sport. I was gifted in all sports – baseball, basketball, football, ping-pong, even bowling. Back then, that was all life was to me. And although talented, I realized early that I … Continue reading To Persevere
A Study of Joseph – It’s Always God’s Timing
Today we wrap up my study of Joseph. For the two of you that read my posts, thank you and I hope you have enjoyed the study. As I was rereading the last couple of chapters in Genesis this morning, I was once again reminded how - 1) Everything happens for a reason and 2) … Continue reading A Study of Joseph – It’s Always God’s Timing
A Study of Joseph – Dreams, dreams everywhere dreams
In Chapter 40 of Genesis from last week we read about the Cupbearer and Baker from the King's court being thrown into the same jail as Joseph. And while they were there, they both had dreams on the same night which Joseph was able to interpret for them the next day. For the cupbearer, he … Continue reading A Study of Joseph – Dreams, dreams everywhere dreams
Knowing God – we begin
Chapter 1 - The Study of God Why bother with the study of God? As C.H. Spurgeon outlined in his opening remarks of a particular sermon, there is no subject of contemplation that will humble the mind, more than thoughts of God. And while that is true, I also agree with his assessment that nothing … Continue reading Knowing God – we begin
Peace
I have been captivated by a single word over this past week. Peace. What is Peace? Yea, I know that peace is basically the absence of conflict. Much like darkness is the absence of light. But is it really - with light, you either have it or it's dark. If you have no conflict does … Continue reading Peace
Doing Church
I had the opportunity to sit in on a Bible study tonight and listen to an old lesson that I have heard several times before. But tonight was really cool. Although an old lesson, I found it to be both exciting and new. I've thought about why this was so new and fresh. And the … Continue reading Doing Church
Pursuit of Excellence – Step 1
Ok, so for the last week or so, I have been on this kick or whatever you want to call it, about the idea of pursuing excellence. What does that really mean? What does it look like? Is it really achievable? so on and so on. I have also been thinking about some way to … Continue reading Pursuit of Excellence – Step 1
Looking Foolish
Thinking about how we are called to make a difference in the world I wondered why I wasn’t doing more. Then this morning while studying I realized one of the reasons I am not looking to do more is this – I am afraid of Looking Foolish.I don’t think any of us want to look foolish in … Continue reading Looking Foolish
Thoughts of Life 