Bible Study
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Let’s Take Another Look at Halloween
As October rushes upon us, young and old begin thinking about Halloween. The stores have been filled with ghosts, goblins, and witches for at least a month already. Soon neighbors will decorate their yards with as much gusto as for Christmas. Halloween is the second most expensive holiday in America, close on the heels of…
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From Grumbling to Gratitude
Are you a grumbler? Complainer? Many of us are… We see the impact of the Israelites’ grumbling and complaining in the book of Exodus. God repeatedly provided for them, always in miraculous ways. And yet, over and over, the Israelites grumbled, complained, and whined. They didn’t like the water. They didn’t like the food. They…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KINGDOM NOW!
Kingdom Now: Pursuing Unity in the Body of Christ to Change the World debuted just one year ago. Since that time, many have had the opportunity to do the study either alone or in groups. Feedback has been excellent, especially from groups. This study is so timely and frankly, urgently needed. As we see the…
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HOW MUCH DO YOU LOVE ME?
My four-year old grandson is experimenting with the concept of like and love. Out of the blue he’ll tell me where I fall in his hierarchy of affection. One day he’ll “like like” me. Another day he’ll love me, “but not as much as Mommy.” It’s almost as if he’s rolling the thoughts around in…
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Concern for Your Body, Christ’s Body
Have you ever pondered this remarkable creation called your body? Throughout history, we humans have studied and tried to explain the dynamic capabilities of this instrument. Consider how the bones, muscles, and tendons work together to produce strength and movement. Wonder at how the bone marrow, the red and white blood cells, and plasma sustain…
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My Anchor of Hope
How’s your hope quotient? It’s no secret that we’ve come through one of the most challenging and turbulent years in my lifetime (and I’ve been around for a while!). We’ve lived through a toxic stew of a worldwide pandemic (complete with illness, death, shutdowns, and shut-ins), a venomous election (complete with alleged fraud and deceit),…
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Is It Time to Pack Your Bags?
As the Church has faced more opposition in the past few months, I’ve heard more “End Times” sermons than at any time in my Christian life. It seems that any time things get tough in the US, American Christians turn to the rapture as their great hope. They believe (and hope and pray) that we’ll…
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Kingdom Now! A New Bible Study for You
Hey friends, I’m beyond excited to announce the forthcoming release of my new Bible study, Kingdom Now: Pursuing Unity in the Body of Christ to Change the World. If you’ve been asking what God is saying to the Church during this time, this study is for you. If you’re excited about advancing the Kingdom and…