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The Chronology of the Christmas Story
12 Days Before Christmas Series: 1 2 minute read time 2025-12-13 This is the season of the year when we discover (or refamiliarize ourselves) with the story of the birth of Jesus. You may be surprised to learn that this story does not take place on a single night in Bethlehem. In fact, while many…
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What If We Made Disciples And Left Church Growth To God?
If we prioritized health, not as a means to growth, but as an end in itself, would we be in a greater position to represent Jesus to the world? Original Post on October 13, 2025 Imagine all the time, money, and resources that have gone into church growth in the last several generations. Is it…
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Inigo Montoya Was Right
The words of Inigo Montoya from the Princess Bride echo in my head. “I do not think it means what you think it means.” In the movie, Inigo responds to the frequent misuse of the word inconceivable. What is inconceivable to me is that leaders in the church get the Great Commission so wrong!
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The Church Is Not a Democracy
Democracy, whether in its pure form or constrained by a constitutional republic, has shaped our worldview. Naturally, we carry that mindset into the church. But the church is NOT a democracy.
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The Power of One Vote
Election Day is three day away. It’s time to vote. As a citizen, it is your duty, privilege, and right. You hold it in your hands; you are responsible for it. It is also a tool that you must use to shape our nation. That is how it has always been used. When the Founders…
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National Author’s Day – Who’s Your Favorite?
It’s National Author’s Day! As an author, I’ve been shaped by the books I’ve read and the authors that have penned them. I’d like to share a handful of my favorite authors. A relatively new addition to my favorite author list is Andrew Peterson, the author of the Wingfeather Saga books. This adventurous series comprises…
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Simchat Torah – Read Your Bible!
Tonight at sundown, Jews around the world will celebrate Simchat Torah – the eighth day of Sukkot. It’s the day when Jesus stood up and cried out, “Come to me and drink from the living water.” John 7:37-39 Simchat Torah marks the end of the Torah reading cycle for Jews, and the start of a…
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Sukkot – A Week of Thanksgiving!
Tonight (Wednesday, October 16, 2024) at sundown, the Jewish festival of Sukkot begins. It is the third of three annual Jewish Pilgrimage feasts. During these feasts, Israelites were commanded to make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. The first pilgrimage feast of the year is Pesach (Passover). Jewish families celebrate it as a feast of remembrance of…
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Guest Blog: Festival of Booths, A Family Experience
Oct. 16-23 2024 The Festival of Tabernacles or Tents is called Sukkot and is a Jewish festival almost like our Fall Festivals and Thanksgiving rolled into one holiday. God established these special holy days In Leviticus 23 and He wanted this festival to be joyous, fun, celebration so that the people of Israel would remember…
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Juneteenth – Freedom Day
Juneteenth. In some places, it’s known as Liberation Day, Freedom Day, or Jubilee Day. It is a significant day in history, not only because of what happened on that day in 1865, but because it highlights an important truth about culture, history, and the ongoing fight for freedom. The march from where we are, to…
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