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I spend half my life in coffee shops having honest conversations about how following Jesus works in real life. So, let’s learn together, grab a cup and join the conversation.
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Is Bankruptcy Scriptural?
My father declared personal bankruptcy when I was a child. However, I grew to respect my parents even more when I learned how they...
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Aug 4, 20255 min read
The “Compound Interest” of a Forgiving Spirit
Last year after speaking at a conference, a woman approached me troubled with one of my teachings in my book, The 10 Second Rule . The...
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Jul 28, 20253 min read
Another Great Question Every Christian Should Ask Themselves
There’s a little book someone put me on to entitled, True Friendship , by Vaughan Roberts. There’s a question he asks in it that...
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Jul 21, 20253 min read
Thinking of Adopting?
(I wrote this blog about adoption a dozen years ago, but I’m still getting questions about adoption so it bears repeating. I’ve updated...
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Jul 13, 20254 min read
Introduce Jesus and the “Way of Jesus” to Others
I was on vacation in Florida a number of years ago and I was invited to attend a men’s study on The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren....
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Jul 7, 20254 min read
Love God Enough to Trust Yourself to Him Completely
Like you, I’ve probably told God I love him and have sung it ten thousand times, but when it gets right down to it – what does loving God...
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Jun 30, 20256 min read
Is Anger Against Israel For The War in Gaza Antisemitism?
The following is a brief summary of a teaching I’ve done with several of our older grandchildren over the last few months. As you read...
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Jun 23, 20253 min read
Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Why do Bad things happen to “good” people? Have you ever had a friend, family member or someone you’re mentoring, come to you and ask why...
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Jun 16, 20253 min read
God’s Story
The Bible is far more than a compilation of true stories about people and nations existing long ago. The Bible itself is one amazing...
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Jun 9, 202511 min read
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