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Like many in our nation, I was sickened to hear about the shooting of Ahmed Arbery. An innocent black man senselessly gunned down, all while he was out for a jog. Racism exists. The question then becomes, what can we as Christians do about it? What is a Christlike response?
So the other day I was meditating on Philippians 2 – again! It seems like I just can’t get away from this passage. And while it’s easy to rightfully focus on the first few verses (the Kenosis passage as it’s called), as I listened to this chapter on
So the other day I was at Home Depot (I call it the guy’s version of thrifting) picking up supplies for a backyard clubhouse I’m building for my kids. Okay, it was supposed to be a chicken coop until we found our homeowners association doesn’t allow them…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Seven Life Lessons from This Crazy Corona Virus Season Needless to say, the last several weeks have been crazy on so many levels. As the saying
For the past several years I have used various Scripture Apps to listen to the audio Bible. Unfortunately, no matter how many I tried it seemed like I could never find that sweet balance between nice to listen to and not to dramatic. Then I came across the Dwell Bible
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As someone who speaks, it’s painful, yet unsurprising that there have been a few…like one…possibly two…and then there was that one time…well, let’s just say I have preached my share of what one might consider a “bad sermon.” For different reasons I felt “off”
Last night the Toronto Raptors won their first ever NBA championship, setting the city of Toronto into a frenzy. Every subway stop, light post, and street corner were celebration points with thousands of happy fans cheering on their franchises major accomplishment. I was certainly one of them, although my form
Several weeks ago my wife and and I became the owners of two Goldendoodles, one black and the other gold. About a week after bringing them home, we noticed one evening that the black one (Sophie) was getting pretty sick. White foam started to form around her mouth, and our
One of my favorite posts from any writer is the list of apps they find helpful and use on a daily basis. I love finding helpful life hacks that make my day easier. Hopefully some of these resources I share will be of help to you! 1) DayOne Journaling App
One of my favorite Focus On the Family Radio Theatre Dramas was a series they did a number of years ago when I was still in high school called, “The Father Gilbert Mysteries.” As I recall, one of the stories that had a profound impact on my life was in
can i drink wine as a christian
Can I drink wine as a Christian? What about a beer to wind down for the evening? Here are a few things to consider.