We all wonder if we have what it takes. We probably all fear that the answer might be no. We all dream to have people around us who believe in us. People who know we can do more and who challenge us to reach our potential. People who coach us when we fall down. Who don't give up on …
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Still Learning
My dad turned 77 this week. There’s something I really appreciate about my father: he’s still learning. We were having a meeting to make plans for church and he mentioned something to me that struck me, he said, “Do you have anything that you want to tell me, things that I need to work on? I …
Work Hard, Rest Thoroughly
Are you a "work hard, play hard" kind of person? I'm not. I think about it differently. I find the idea of "work hard, play hard" exhausting. My aim is to work hard. And then rest thoroughly. Rest is just as important as work. It rejuvenates the mind and body …
The First Messenger
Looking at the culture of the 1st century, it's astounding that Jesus chose Mary Magdalene to be the first person to see him after his resurrection. I enjoyed this Easter sermon by Tim Keller about the Resurrection and Mary Magdalene's appearance. Here's that section, starting at …
Book Review: This Is the Gospel by Kids Read Truth
I love this new book that my wife bought for our family. It so clearly lays out the story of the of the gospel, and is filled with beautiful, fun illustrations. This Is the Gospel: A Kids Read Truth™ Story & Scripture Book Starting with creation. Adam and Eve. It talks about the Tree …
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What Does the Name “Jesus” Mean?
I couldn't believe how much meaning was packed into the name "Jesus" when I studied it. Here's me doing my best to relay what I learned. Did you know? "Jesus" is the same name as "Joshua." How did it happen that we wound up with two different names that are actually the same name? And what …