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FEAR (get over it)

I want to address one of the more powerful forces in the universe – fear. Especially as it relates to how we process life and opportunities, fear can control, intimidate and dominate our lives. The term “paralyzing fear” is legit – some fear is so powerful that it actually leaves us unable to move. The […] »

Drill Down

We are increasingly becoming a generation of hoppers. We skip from one job to another, from hobbies and interests and even from one relationship to the next.  It is no wonder that we have trouble concentrating, our attention spans are short and we are easily bored. There may be a consequence that is bigger than boredom […] »

You are Needed

“The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. 18 But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it.25 This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other. […] »

The Great Equalizer in Preaching

You’re pouring your heart out. You preach like a man possessed (in a good way). You wax eloquent. And then it happens; you make eye contact with the one person in the crowd that can truly humble you – your spouse. You can fake it with others, but not with her. Possibly the most difficult […] »

Our Crucible

Crucible: (dictionary.com) 1) a container of metal or refractory material employed for heating substances to high temperatures. 2) a hollow area at the bottom of a furnace in which the metal collects. 3) a severe, searching test or trial. Everyone has their cross to bear. My “cross” is the death of our child. On October […] »

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