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Lessons In Life

Lessons In Life

The Rejection of Truth: When Sin Steeps Hearts in Defiance To this, they replied, “You were steeped in sin at birth; how dare you lecture us!” They threw him out.  John 9: 34 Have you ever thought it would be fun to retake some classes you took when you were in...

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Free Will

Free Will

Freedom of Choice: Embracing God's Gift of Free Will “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1. God even gives us free will. You can choose to follow Him. You can...

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Mending Relationships

Mending Relationships

Proverbs 23:22: “Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.” Proverbs 23:24: “The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.” My Father It’s been a battle to allow myself to...

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Raising A Legacy

Raising A Legacy

The ultrasound bill came in the mail. I laughed. $650 is a lot of money for what amounted to 10 seconds of work. My wife and I have two sons, ages 5 and 3. There’s another child on the way. So, when we went to learn the gender of Kid No. 3, there were plenty of cheers...

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Coping With Stress

Coping With Stress

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So, glorify God in your body.  Stress. How Are You Coping with It? Is it Killing You?...

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Emotional Support For Your Wife

Emotional Support For Your Wife

Ephesians 4:2-3: With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.  UNCOMMEN Husbands are Thermostats, not Thermometers.  Cherish Your Wife: Taking Care of Her Emotional...

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UNCOMMEN Challenge: Project Time

UNCOMMEN Challenge: Project Time

If you are a UNCOMMEN member, please ensure you're signed in to view this content. If you aren't a member, please click here to get started. It's no secret that men and women have different approaches to life. Men are often more task-oriented, while...

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Love Her

Love Her

“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” Proverbs 18:22 NIV We had the pleasure this past weekend of hosting a wedding. My brother married his fiancé Jess, and they asked me to perform the ceremony. This was my third time doing so,...

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Making Memories With Your Children

Making Memories With Your Children

And, “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters,” says the Lord Almighty.  2 Corinthians 6:18. Lessons from Childhood When I was a kid, our parents set the main course for our family. My dad was quiet, maybe one of the least talkative people I...

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Serving Others

Serving Others

But someone will say, “You have faith: I have deeds. Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. “ James 2:18 .  Brotherly Love I mentioned that I have not lived around one of my siblings since 1985 when I left Kansas City. That all...

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Life With A Purpose

Life With A Purpose

“As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” Proverbs 27:19. Remembering Tim Lang Tim Lang was a spiritual brother. He was a goof. He was a soldier. A husband. A father. If you remember back in like second grade, you might walk up to a kid you had...

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UNCOMMEN Challenge: Full Service

UNCOMMEN Challenge: Full Service

If you are a UNCOMMEN member, please ensure you're signed in to view this content. If you aren't a member, please click here to get started. As men, we often have a special connection with our cars. They are not just a mode of transportation, but rather...

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