Sooner or later, we all get a little jacked up. Can you remember a time you chose to do something that seemed like a good idea at the time…but had really terrible results? It happened in one of the most famous stories in the Bible: The Prodigal Son. We’ve all heard it, and we can […]
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Have you spent much time in the comments section on social media lately? One word: YIKES. Our world has spiraled down into a nightmare where everyone is judge and jury over everything! Comments can range from overly negative to downright cruel and obscene. The fact is: our world has become judgmental. And the church isn’t […]
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If you think back to high school, I bet you can remember sharing a class with that one kid who knew it all. Every time the teacher asked a question, they blurted out the answer. Or maybe it’s at work. Your boss says something, and that one person always jumps in and makes sure everyone […]
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Here in the state of Washington where I live, we are blessed with incredible seasons. Our fall colors become bare winter branches, and in the spring, things bloom and start to grow, giving way to long stretches of (mostly) rain-free, absolutely amazing summers. I do a lot of work in the yard. I wouldn’t say […]
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As a pastor and spiritual leader, I meet a lot of people. Most people are stressed out and fed up. Life’s hard and it can feel impossible to know how to live when stress and pressure pile up. The Bible has a lot to say about how to live life. The basic message: ‘Keep the […]
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