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Lord, from sorrows deep I call
I’m related to one of my worship leaders. She always does a wonderful job. It’s been a joy to watch her mature into her position. She’s gotten more comfortable and confident. This past Sunday, she shared a song during worship as a reflection on Psalm 42. Stay blessed…john
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Things Jesus didn’t say
While I was sitting at annual conference, I came across the article about the students at Lydia Patterson Institute. I can’t tell you how angry I felt. There’s a lot I don’t say, but I am tired of seeing our children and most vulnerable being used in a game only the rich and powerful…
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Faithfulness in a Faithless World
If I had a chance, I would add something to this message. What I didn’t mention is what happens after adultery. Some couples try to reconcile. There is healing two people need to make room for. I didn’t make enough room in the message to bring that up. But I should have. At least…
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The Enemy of Apathy
So church. I stole this morning’s sermon title from a hymn I came across by the same name: The Enemy of Apathy. And someone very wisely once said that the opposite of love is not hate. Something that is just very striking to me. Love is a very strong feeling, is it not? And…
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Not God
You’re not God. Neither am I. We know. But we don’t always know that we know. And so we control. Frustration gets the best of us when we can’t control. We assume. As if we know all or even enough about other people and what’s really happening in the world. As much as we…