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Something happened

One thing is for sure, there is evidence that something happened last night. This has bear written all over it. Continue reading

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Turning a “have to” into a “get to”

We tend to look at what is required to be a follower of Jesus. If we instead look at things these things as things we “get to” do in Jesus’ name, it changes things. Continue reading

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Who’s in this class because it’s required?

Diane is taking a math class at Frostburg State University.  She is taking it because she has to take a math class to get her Sociology/Anthropology degree.  Her advisor who helped her with her schedule told her that it was … Continue reading

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Being “All In” is Different for each of us

Diane and I will be celebrating our 29th anniversary in a few weeks. I think of a certain song all the time when I think about our marriage.  It’s a Brad Paisley song about how much he loved a girl … Continue reading

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do what you do

I listened to a sermon this morning from a friend of mine.  He talked about being the salt and the light.  He gave an illustration about Ben Franklin in Philadelphia in the late 1700’s.  Most of you know Franklin had … Continue reading

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Feeling the need to add the word “Radical”

A few years ago Pastor David Platt wrote the book Radical.  I highly recommend it.  At UMC annual conference last week I heard someone say ‘radical’ follower of Jesus.  I love it when I get to meet radical followers. I … Continue reading

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It’s better if I show you

There are quite a few people in every church who can tell a non-Christian what it means to be a follower of Jesus. 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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