Recently, I have been working my way through two different books, both of which have been very similar in their message. The one is entitled Risk by Kenny Luck and the other is entitled Radical by David Platt. Both books have challenged me to think through my answer to the question, “What is Jesus worth...
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Giving God the glory for 10 years
I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their encouragement and generosity for my 10 year celebration. But more than that, I want to give glory to God for the people that he has used over the years to encourage, help, sustain, teach, and love me and my family over the years. I...
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Stages
Would you mind humoring me for a few moments of personal reflection? This weekend, my wife Kim and I enter a new stage of life…that of parents of married children! Just before noon, on Saturday, September 8, 2012, our son, Brad will take his best friend, Audrey to be his wife….and life for them (and...
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Good-Bye Summer
As much as I hated to do it, this past Monday I had to officially say “good-bye” to summer as my kids started back into school. I love summer. I love the long sunny days. I love being outside. I love a schedule where the kids don’t have to be in bed at a certain...
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In Order To Finish Strong…
The Crim Festival of Races was held in downtown Flint this past Saturday. As a lifelong resident of the Flint area, it is great to see the excitement that accompanies the races each year. I especially enjoy the thrill and anticipation for the longest event, the ten mile race. Seeing thousands of individuals anxiously awaiting...
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Convicted by my own comfort
On Wednesday night I returned from my tenth Wilderness trip. I can honestly say that each one is unique in its own way and I learn something every time I go. This year was no exception on both accounts. This year’s trip was unique for several reasons; first it was the smallest group of...
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The Power Of 4!
Statistical studies are boring, right? But they are helpful in giving us a perspective on issues that we cannot gain on our own. So, may I share with you some results from a recent study? If not, please close this window in your browser and get back to watching those old re-runs of Lost In Space on...
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Day Camp is for the…
"Day Camp is for the camper, not necessarily for the ease, convenience, or enjoyment of the staff" That’s the Day Camp philosophy motto that all of our high school counselors memorize at Day Camp Counselor Training. It serves as a reminder that, as counselors, the teens need to put aside their own desires or agendas...
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My Wilderness Adventure
It has been a couple of weeks now since my return from the week that I spent in the Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada. Having never been camping before in my life, several people have asked me why I chose to spend a week canoeing, portaging and sleeping in a tent. My answer was really two-fold:
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*News Flash*- South Baptist Pastor Convicted!
I read Psalm 47 several months ago and God convicted me: “Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy! 2 For the Lord, the Most High, is to be feared, a great king over all the earth. 3 He subdued peoples under us, and nations under our feet. 4 He...