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The L Word | The Trilemma of Christ

The L Word | The Trilemma of Christ

Matthew 16: 13-20 — Focus Verse - "He said to them, 'But who do you say that I am?'" I was on a flight back from New Orleans listening to Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis and heard the famous trilemma of Christ (choice between three alternatives)… The Trilemma of...

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If You Have An Unruly Heart, Repent

If You Have An Unruly Heart, Repent

Colossians 3:8 — "But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech from your mouth." For about five weeks now, I have been having a pity party. It hasn't been one that people can notice, but in my heart, I have been whining like...

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God’s Role Is Evident In Your Life

God’s Role Is Evident In Your Life

God who delivered David from a bear, a lion and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:37 has also delivered me from the dirt and more turmoil in life called busyness, greed, and selfishness.  God's role is evident in your life and mine. I was seeking happiness and joy in all the...

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How We Speak With Each Other Matters to God

How We Speak With Each Other Matters to God

Does how we speak matter? The scriptures are clear. Ephesians 4:29 — "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." Today's lesson is about the tearing down...

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Perspective Gives You Direction

Perspective Gives You Direction

Men, have you lost direction? Have you lost your passion or zeal? Are you confused and don't know what to do? Do you feel like you are stuck? Do you want to change?  I can relate.  In the culture and society that we live in today, I think we are busier than we ever...

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God Gave You 2 Ears & 1 Mouth | Listen!

God Gave You 2 Ears & 1 Mouth | Listen!

What is Code Purple?  It's the overlap of blue and pink. It's where men and women interact with each other in a way that may be different than the way they are used to being. The Blue Man shows up to hear the problem, dole out a fix and get back to the game. The Pink...

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Finding A Safe Place in Jesus Christ

Finding A Safe Place in Jesus Christ

The term “Safe Space” has become a popular phrase in today’s culture. Here is the definition - “The terms safe space (or safe-space), safer space, and positive space may also indicate that a teacher, educational institution or student body does not tolerate violence,...

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Your Kids Learn in the Details

Your Kids Learn in the Details

The older I get, the more I am amazed at how my grown children mimicked my attitudes when they were young. I'll never forget what my daughter told me about how I influenced her eating habits. When she was young, I didn't tell her that she had to eat everything on her...

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The Great Summer Exodus

The Great Summer Exodus

It's been called “The Great Summer Exodus.” Migration of families and individuals out of the pews and onto the beaches. Attendance declines as the temperature rises. And when the school bell rings, the leaves start to turn, and the fair price of gas returns, so do we....

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Made For Work in the Garden | A Calling

Made For Work in the Garden | A Calling

Genesis 2:15 —  "The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it." He put Adam in charge of the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. He did this before he even made Eve. When He created Eve, He said in Genesis 2:18, “Then...

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God, Help My Unbelief | The Folly of Money

God, Help My Unbelief | The Folly of Money

Mark 9:24 (NASB) —  "Immediately the boy's father cried out and said, "I do believe; help my unbelief."  My struggles over the past few days have been that of my unbelief. Not in God, not in my Lord, Jesus Christ, but in myself. It’s unbelief that questions “why does...

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Being There for Your Kids When They Need You

Being There for Your Kids When They Need You

I’m sure we’ve all have at least heard of “The Prodigal Son” and hopefully read that parable as well in the book of Luke. If you are a Dad, then this story probably resonates with you on many levels. Being there for your kids when they need you is important. Luke...

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