When the doctor delivered the news, I was stunned. There was a 99 percent blockage in my left anterior descending (LAD) artery—the “widow-maker,” he called it. Immediate surgery and life-long changes were required. If I wanted to beat heart disease and live a long and healthy life, I would need to do two things, according…
Read MoreWhen I first looked at 1 Timothy 2, all I saw were the rabbits waiting to be chased. I got lost in the praying for all kings, men lifting hands to pray, how people dress, and women learning quietly that I almost missed the bigger picture found in verses 3 through 7. In the middle…
Read MoreWelcome to your new church, young pastor. You’ve studied, prayed, and waited for this day to come. I know that feeling from so many years ago: the eagerness to get started, the ideas that keep popping up in your head, and the excitement leading to your first Sunday. I’ve been there, and there’s nothing like…
Read MoreMark 14:3 (CSB): “While he was in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, as he was reclining at the table, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured it on his head.” I have always loved looking at the gospels and…
Read MoreBig reveals capture our attention. Couples have found creative ways of revealing that they are expecting a child or the gender of the baby. Companies make big productions when revealing new products or improvements to current products. Sports teams make the most of the opportunity when revealing new uniforms. Movie trailers give us just enough…
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