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Marrying the Co-habiting? A Thought Experiment

A couple approaches you, a pastor. They invite you to lunch to discuss matters of great importance to them. They are young, in love, and tell you three important truths. First, they profess to be Christians, members in good standing … Continue reading →

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What does grace look like? A Birthday Meditation

Lisa, my wife. That’s the picture I have. Grace is undeserved, selfless, understanding, comforting, beautiful and amazing. All of which she is to me, and all of which He is in blessing me with her. It is my habit, each … Continue reading →

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Sacred Marriage; Elizabeth Elliot; Good News & More

Lisa and I on the ministry and wisdom of Priscilla. Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and Christianity Today’s Elizabeth Elliot debacle. Three parables from Jesus and the infinite extent of His reign. All things you’ll be better off knowing about. Tune … Continue reading →

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10 Years of Blessing; Creepy Halloween; Update; God-to-Me

I believe the proper gift for a tenth anniversary is listening, liking, sharing and commenting on a podcast. Don’t commit a faux pas. Tune in. Consider the podcast our thank-you card. From a grateful and blessed man- This week’s Jesus … Continue reading →

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Fear, Treasure and Eternity in Our Hearts

The Sermon on the Mount is tough to swallow all at once. Though what we have recorded for us in Matthew 5–7 is significantly shorter than the sermons most of us are used to, it is on the other hand … Continue reading →

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Shocked and Appalled: How Could We Miss We Could?

Scandal is tragic. No, it’s not merely sad. It is that to be sure. Tragedy, however, contains within its meaning not just hardship, but the downfall of the once lifted up. It may be a tragedy when a white stag … Continue reading →

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Mary Magdalene; Listening; 8 Track Sounds; Kings and Queens

Listen to me now. We’ve gotten very bad at listening. Here’s an opportunity for you to practice, and to benefit. When you’re done, why not encourage others to do the same? This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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Woman at the Well; Judging Repentants; Micah and More

Lisa and I conclude our conversation on the grace displayed in the account of Jesus and the woman at the well. I offer caution to those judging the nuances of the repentance of others, inspired by the G3 controversy. Micah … Continue reading →

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Immortal Horrors or Everlasting Splendors: Missing Life’s Drama

How prone we are to miss the drama. The tyranny of the urgent, the plainness of our patterns, and our propensity to look inward rather than outward all push us to regard our callings, our surroundings, and our souls as … Continue reading →

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Sacred Marriage- Woman at the Well; Tasting the Scandal Du Jour

Adultery, Backstabbing and Socialism, oh my. Today’s podcast brings old truths of grace face to face, or heel to head with the old “news” of sin. Grace wins, because Jesus Changes Everything. Be a good egg and listen in. Then … Continue reading →

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