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Driven

17 Mar

I like to watch VH-1’s Driven. Here is a line that is frequently heard: They told him he couldn’t do it. He proved them all wrong. Can people say that of you? Are you living your dream? Are you doing … Read More »

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Where Is God Taking The Church Today?

2 Mar

We are approaching the 100th Anniversary of the Azusa Street Revival. In April 1906 the Holy Spirit fell on a ragtag group of black, white, and Hispanic Christians who had gathered in the rundown Azusa Street Mission in Los Angeles. … Read More »

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The Christian and the Atheist

16 Feb

I came across a podcast entitled “The Christian and the Atheist”. I was intrigued so I started listening to one of their programs, “What’s Up With Church?” It was very interesting to me to see how a discussion like this … Read More »

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Atmosphere Tonight

3 Feb

We’re beginning a new worship service on the first Friday of every month at our church. Tonight is the first one. Here is a promo video I made for it. If you are interested in attending, come to Grace Community … Read More »

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Religion Can Go To Hell

18 Jan

I just read this article entitled “Religion Can Go To Hell“. It was written by a college student at the University of Buffalo. It disturbed me. My first gut wrenching reaction was that I should rush off and write an … Read More »

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Why Do You Go To Church?

12 Jan

Here is a quote to think about. For many of us, going to church is like getting directions to a place we never plan on going. –Matt Brown, Pastor at Sandals Church He goes on to say that it is … Read More »

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PRAY – Updated

8 Jan

Every once in a while, I will be so dogged that I can’t seem to think of anything to pray about. I sit there with a blank mind. I actually don’t feel like talking to God but I know I … Read More »

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Ministering To The Gay Community

5 Jan

Brian LePort at the Fog City Narrative posted this recently. It is a subject that I have been giving a lot of thought to lately. http://leport.typepad.com/fogcitynarrative/2005/12/question_how_sh.html I think that it is imperative to remember that Jesus forgives all sin. Swiping … Read More »

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Pithy Melchizedek

4 Jan

I’m sitting here trying to write my commentary on Chapter 7 of Hebrews for the study we are doing at church. We take the chapter and divide it into short daily readings and then I am supposed to come up … Read More »

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Month Full Of Sundays

14 Dec

As I type this, I am on vacation. Actually, we left yesterday and will finish our drive today. I had an experience yesterday that I would have never dreamed of when I was a kid. On the drive from Omaha … Read More »

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