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Truth

4 Nov

True justice is when doctors and lawyers can no longer afford each other.

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Lighter Side of Combat

19 Oct

I can get quite depressed watching the news. Having served in the Marines in the Persian Gulf during the Iran/Iraq war and then a tour during Desert Storm, I can relate to a lot of what those guys are going … Read More »

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Quote: Why are young people ashamed to show their faith?

17 Oct

“Most people would rather flaunt their new clothes or their new bling-bling,” she says in the book. “I always wonder why God is not worthy of praise and acknowledgment? Why are young people ashamed to show their faith? Take it … Read More »

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Are you a follower of Christ?

15 Oct

What does a follower of Christ look like? Do they drink beer? Smoke? Like rock & roll? Ride Harleys? The answer obviously is “Yes”! As Christians, we can get caught up in prejudging a persons heart by the way they … Read More »

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New Nephew!

12 Oct

My brother Darin and his wife Meeghan just had their first child. A beautiful boy named Justice. That’s grandchild number 14 for Grandma and Grandpa Petersen! Mom, Dad and Justice are all doing fine! Congrats Darin! We Love You!

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Will 20 Million Leave Traditional Churches?

11 Oct

A Faith Revolution Is Redefining “Church,” According to New Study I read this article today. It is interesting to think about. What can we do today to make “c”hurch more experiencial for those who want more? Is it more programs? … Read More »

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My Impressions of IHOP

10 Oct

Well, I’m back from IHOP(link: www.ihop.org). There were about 7 of us that drove down. It’s hard to describe IHOP. It looks like they took over a complete strip mall. The main prayer hall is on the left and they … Read More »

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Eulogy for A Song About Cartoons

26 Sep

Are you a part-time Christian or a full-time Christian? Think about it before you answer.

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Pitching Your Tents

25 Sep

I just had to share this video. Listen carefully. The funny part to me is not what he says but his reaction and how the audience won’t let him move on.

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Common Perceptions about the Church

22 Sep

Dan Kimball just posted a list of perceptions about the church he has heard from mainly 20-somethings who either dropped out of the church, or grew up outside of the church and want nothing to do with church. Read these, … Read More »

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