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Prophesy Preaching; really, preaching the prophets

Really sucked you in with that title, eh? Anyway, something I have been thinking about for a week is how my context uses the prophetic texts in sermons. The Prophets are rich and expansive in what they tell us both about God's character and the human h... »

Don’t Play Poker with Roger Clemens

Don’t Play Poker with Roger Clemens

In middle school I lived across the street from a reception hall that mostly catered weddings and events on the weekends. This left the large parking lot mostly empty during the week. My bestfriend and I would play homerun derby behind the building. ... »

A Few Thoughts

We are going Monday to the Hospital for Kim to be induced into labor. Anna Claire will be joining us soon after. My wife has been such a wonder through all this, handling every stage of this process so well. We are so excited even while we are nervo... »

Is This Bad?

Is This Bad?

I just began reading the Harry Potter series. (I know, I'm really on top of things!) Harry is currently on the train to Hogwarts. I've only been introduced to a handful of characters. Besides, "you-know-who" I don't know the other "bad guys" of the Har... »