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Using Milestones for Ministry

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We’re told in Romans 12 to “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” If we were to follow only this instruction, we would have more faith-sharing opportunities than we would know what to do with.   A pastor friend of mine has long said, “With regard to sharing the gospel, life is on our side.” … [Read more...]

Happy Easter! Now What?

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Happy Easter! Now what? If the two angels from Acts 1 had any say in the matter, they’d say, “Quit gawking.” The implied undertone: We’re glad you had a happy Easter, now get busy, there is work to be done, a Resurrection to be lived.   In fact, to quote the two angels from Acts 1:10-11, words uttered just moments … [Read more...]

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not?

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It’s easy to get caught in the game “He Loves Me; He Loves Me Not” with God. Things go well: He loves me. Things go not so well: He loves me not. The events we celebrate this week should settle this game of back and forth. But why hasn’t it?   In all honesty, it’s an innocent and natural reaction to not feel loved by … [Read more...]

Buzzer-Beater Grace

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Tis the season for buzzer-beaters. And if the conference tourneys leading into the NCAA tournament are any indication, we’re in for a month of buzzer-beater madness. Whether or not you are a sports fan, there are few things more thrilling than when a player from the team down by one or two heaves from half-court a ball that … [Read more...]

Our Need for Resurrection Peace

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The first word, according to the gospels of Luke and John, out of Jesus’ resurrected mouth to His disciples was simply “peace.” In John, Jesus said it first to the group (twice) then later to Thomas. While “peace be with you” was a common greeting, there is no other record of Jesus using these words at any time. It’s like He … [Read more...]

Lent: The “21 Day Fix” for Our Souls

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Whether or not your faith tradition practices Lent, and whether or not you’ve heard of the recent “21 Day Fix” fitness rage, your soul can benefit from building muscle in the area of saying “no.” This is a vital exercise because when Jesus tells us in Matthew 16 to deny ourselves to be His disciple, he’s telling us that the most … [Read more...]