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Audit your faith
Mention the word, “audit” and watch a business leader cringe. Why? Well, it’s like a trip to the ... Read more
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New Year, Psalm One and John Wesley
One question as we begin a new year: “How can I strengthen my relationship with God?” Psalm One ... Read more
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Christmas prayer tree
Last year, the children’s ministry set up a Christmas tree as you entered the church. Next to the ... Read more
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Merry Christmas from Apollo 8
1968 was a difficult year. The Vietnam War was raging. Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy were ... Read more
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An intricate Nativity display
If you visit Fredericksburg United Methodist Church near Christmas you will see a large and intricate Nativity Scene. ... Read more
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Joseph and #MeToo
Unless you live in a cave, there is no escape from recent headlines. Women from all walks of ... Read more
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‘Walk Across the Room’ in a Grocery Store
This quote from a book by Bill Hybels challenged me and our church to pay more attention to ... Read more
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Ten Books of Christmas: Part Two
Here are the second five books of “Ten Books for Christmas.” I read a lot and love to ... Read more
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Ten Books of Christmas: Part 1
“Ten Books for Christmas” has become an annual tradition. I read a lot and love to recommend books ... Read more
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Practicing extravagant generosity
“What if you knew that by simply crossing the room and saying “hello” to someone, you could change ... Read more
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The $10 challenge
“Recently, my husband and I visited your church. We received along with everyone else, a gift — a ... Read more
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A church worthy of investment
I had a dream where one of the “Shark Tank” investors — I think it was “Mr. Wonderful” — ... Read more
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God’s invitation and Sri Lanka
God challenged a church I served in 2004 to think bigger and miracles followed. In December, a Tsunami ... Read more
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Responding to God’s invitation: Part Two
Church leaders tell me, “There is little hope for our church. We are small and only getting smaller.” ... Read more
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God’s extended invitation
When I visit other churches, leaders tell me, “There is little hope for our church to have any ... Read more
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Better health, better choices
Before reading this, would you pause a moment to join me in praying for those impacted by the ... Read more
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Remembering David and Ferris
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma caused catastrophic damage to areas throughout Texas, Louisiana and Florida as well as the ... Read more
Church & Community
Finding comfort in troubled times
The news has been traumatic this week. The devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey is still being felt in ... Read more
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A response to Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey, the first major hurricane to make landfall in the U.S. in a long time, is causing ... Read more
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‘42’ and a Christian response to Charlottesville
A few years ago, I watched the movie “42” about Jackie Robinson, one of the first African-American Major League ... Read more
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Hospitality: A parable of two restaurants
My wife and I were attending a conference at a large hotel. The session ended early so we ... Read more
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‘We can and must do better’
This week’s news took place in North Korea and Charlottesville. One event features the blustering of two volatile ... Read more
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Keeping ‘perfect peace’
Every morning, my wife and I read “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young. The devotions provide a framework to ... Read more
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Asking for help leads to ministry
Overwhelmed by email requests for prayer, I desperately sought God’s help and scriptural guidance. That’s when I discovered ... Read more
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A legacy to remember
Years ago, I was pastor of three churches trying to make a difference in Amelia County. The three ... Read more
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Turning Point & Elijah: Victory to Despair to Faith
It was the best year ever. Our company shattered every sales record. Profits were exceptional. We even set ... Read more
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Taking a stand: Daniel, food and movies
Years ago when I was living as a small church pastor in a rural area, I would occasionally ... Read more