Martin Luther. William Wilberforce. Mother Teresa. “You don’t choose a cause. It chooses you.” That statement challenges me. I like to be in control. I like to decide what I will do and what I will not do. But, it doesn’t work that way in the life of a Christ follower. In fact, it’s the […]

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[13]  Look here, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.” [14]  How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then […]

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Note:  There is nothing wrong (as a Christ follower) with supporting your favorite candidate with a bumper sticker, T-shirt, or rally. Although some of the thoughts and comments apply to all Christ followers, this blog was written strictly to pastors in response to seeing many making very negative statements and comments about politicians and candidates.  I’m blown away […]

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Ever notice how sad people are? We have a lot of stuff, but we are an incredibly sad society. Americans are a lot like the rich guy in Mark 10. At this the man’s face fell, and he went away very sad, for he had many possessions. Mark 10:22 This guy went away sad because he […]

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As a kid I looked forward to Easter Sunday because it meant I would wake up to find brand new church clothes and a clip on tie laid out across the bed. I’m not sure exactly why, but growing up I didn’t pay much attention to Good Friday. However, without Friday there would be no Sunday. […]

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