I like to make plans, and I like it even more when those plans work out the way that I intended. Unfortunately, that rarely happens. When I can’t make plans for good, my brain starts making worst case scenario contingencies. My wife...
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A disposition to show kindness. The giving of unmerited favor. Sola gratia. Sola fide. By grace alone. Through faith alone. By Christ’s work alone. Grace. God’s grace. God’s love. This is a very popular topic these days...
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I generally don’t have to try too hard to get people to agree with me that there seems to be something wrong with us humans. I once heard a wise man say that you should be wary of people who proclaim to love humanity, but treat individuals...
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It’s easy for me to speak in platitudes. I’m good. It’s going fine. I’m living the dream. Ok, the last one is a little more sarcastic than the others. Sarcasm aside, it’s easy for me to see the beauty in things. I think I’m just wired that...
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I don’t have definitive answers for all of my questions about God. I hope to have them some day, when I can sit at His feet and ask questions. Until then, I need faith. It’s not blind faith though. It’s ok to struggle with God and about God...
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If your life is anything like mine, then you have to deal with traffic. If you live in Denver, then I know you’ve had to deal with this. Thirty minutes, twice a day. To and from work. Get up, do it again. This can seem like wasted time...
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As a man, I do not like admitting that I am weak. I want to be strong and tough and able to meet any challenge that life throws my way. As a father I need to be a leader, a good example, and have wisdom and love in ample measure. As a husband...
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If you spend any time talking to Christians, you’ll find a peculiar word continually popping up in conversation: faith. By the way they use it, faith can sometimes look like a “wild card” in the game of life. It can be used for a whole slew of...
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It’s Easter time, when Christians all over the world rightfully celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As I contemplated this fact, I failed for words that can be said regarding the most important event in our history. Instead of adding...
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I grew up an Adventist because my parents were Adventist. I’ve stayed an Adventist and my parents have left. I’m all “growed up” as my Grandpa would say, and I’ve decided to stay an Adventist. You want to know why? Sure you do – or you...
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The Bible wasn’t written by Stan Lee. I know this may come as a shock to you. I love heroes. I love stories about heroes. I love heroes that win against all odds, and if they shoot lasers out of their eyes, even better. But when it comes to...
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I’m a Christian because Jesus died and rose again to give me forgiveness. Crosses are very popular symbols. Everywhere I look I seem to see them. On buildings, signs, ear rings, necklaces, t-shirts. You name it. When I see one I can’t help...
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