Monthly Archives: February 2013

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I know why many people who don’t go to church don’t go to church.  I know a lot of people don’t come (or go) to church because they think the church is nothing…

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Winter’s Whipped

I know that we officially have 3 weeks of winter left.  Yet, I feel the battle against winter is over.  Winter’s whipped.  (If you like winter, I know it’s not a battle for you.)  Tomorrow is March 1.  I have … Continue reading

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Giving others a break

One time I heard we judge others based on their actions but we want others to judge us based on our intentions.  In other words, if someone lets us down we tend to be hard on them and we may … Continue reading

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Satan wants you to die. God also wants you to die.

The other day I read one of those things that I will never forget – That Satan and God both want you to die.  I’d never heard it put together like that. You know Satan wants you to die, right?  … Continue reading

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The problem and solution is not always what we think it is.

I have a camera that’s about 4-5 years old.  Electronics are about like dogs.  I’ve heard a year is 7 dog years, meaning in 10 years your dog is the equivalent of 70 human years.  At the rate technology is … Continue reading

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Justification and Sanctification

Wednesday night I talked to the people of the church a little bit about Justification and Sanctification.  There were some questions, so I want to expound on it.  I got some examples and language from the book A Sure Thing, … Continue reading

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All Hat and No Cattle

My favorite saying that I’ve NEVER used is “All hat and no cattle.”  I think it’s a Texas term and as you may have figured out, it’s a reference to a person in Texas who would wear a rancher’s hat … Continue reading

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Taking Ownership of Your Salvation – Working out your salvation

…while we heavily invest in church buildings, seminaries, and paid clergy thinking that will help the church grow, those things are actually inhibiting the growth of the church… Continue reading

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Choose Your Weapon

I had two options for a ‘weapon’. A metal snow shovel or a push broom. I opted for the push broom. Continue reading

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Quality time with loved ones – A Pastor’s Choices and Your Choices

It’s ironic that I was interrupted from blogging yesterday because Diane wanted these ‘egg sandwiches’ I make her sometimes for breakfast (using two high fiber muffins, one piece of lowfat american cheese, one egg, and one egg white.)  She sent … Continue reading

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