Category: Life
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What follows your “but”?
There are times, we all need to lament. I’m thankful God is graciously willing and able to receive our laments, even when they are less than kind, respectful, or faith-filled, without holding our complaints against us.
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“Come” – a sermon in a series called “Thirsty?,” preached at First Church Coral Springs on Sunday, March 4, 2018
God does not play hide and seek with us. God isn’t stingy. God doesn’t want us to thirst for him unnecessarily. God doesn’t make us jump through hoops to catch him. The offer is made – “Come and drink.” The offer is made – “Ask me, and I will give…
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Pulling Weeds
Weeds are pretty good metaphor for my life. When I’m not paying attention, weeds can unexpectedly pop up, crowding into my life, sapping energy and vitality. Sometimes weeds are bad habits. Sometimes weeds are unhealthy emotions. Sometimes weeds are negative, self-defeating thoughts. Sometimes weeds are painful memories. Sometimes weeds are…
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Heroes
As I reflect on my heroes, I see themes emerge: leadership, humility, dissatisfaction with the status quo, authenticity, fearlessness in the face of opposition, service and sacrifice, courage, commitment to change, depth of character, belief that a better world is possible, perseverance, overcoming hardship and resistance, and a deep passion…
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“Rights” vs. “Righteousness”
Inevitably… predictably… another mass shooting has inflamed the gun “rights” debate. Again, politicians and pundits are debating the “rights” of gun-owners, guaranteed by the U.S. constitution, versus the “rights” of the innocent victims of gun-violence.
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Two Essential Elements
According to Scripture, humans are composed of two essential elements – carbon and spirit. Carbon appears on the Elemental Table. Spirit doesn’t.
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Why Superheroes Wear Masks…
When I was a kid, I loved to watch Florida Federation Wrestling. I know it was fake. I knew, then, it was fake. But, I loved the action. I loved the moves. Mostly, I loved the characters. In particular, I remember the “bad guy” wrestlers, wearing masks. There was…
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Reflections on Forty Days of Blogging
For Lent, I committed to write a blog, everyday, for forty days, plus Sundays. I did it! But, now Lent is over… What now? I don’t plan to continue blogging daily – I think we would all get a little sick of that. Instead, I’m thinking that I will continue…
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The Sin of Being Passive
I can easily be accused of being passive. I don’t move quickly. I take my time making decisions. I tend to be quiet – taking in more than I express. I don’t get very excited very often. I prefer peace and calm. I don’t show much variation of facial expression. I…
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30 years ago, tonight…
At 9:00 pm, 30 years ago, tonight, we were lowering the gate to the entrance of Champs Sporting Goods, at the Fashion Square Mall, in Orlando, where I worked (primarily selling athletic shoes – selling shoes has always been my back-up profession, in case ministry doesn’t work out). As I…
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