Category Archives: hospitality

BELIEF AND BEHAVIOR

EPHESIANS What we know about God and what we do for God have a way of getting broken apart in our lives. The moment the organic unity of belief and behavior is damaged in any way, we are incapable of … Continue reading

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RELATIONSHIP

Galatians – Christ-like Fruit-Bearing   When men and women get their hands on religion, one of the first things they often do is turn it into an instrument for controlling others, ether putting or keeping them “in their place.” The … Continue reading

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THE BEST OF TIMES

These are the best of times and these are the worst of times. An old classic, The Tale of Two Cities, begins with this mantra. I put the words in present tense because it feels like we are IN these … Continue reading

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BELIEVING AND BEHAVING BY HIS SPIRIT

ACTS – The Body of Christ   “Because the story of Jesus is so impressive–God among us! God speaking a language we can understand! God acting in ways that heal and help and save us!–there is a danger that we … Continue reading

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GOD SPEAKS AND IT HAPPENS

John 1 – Salvation Plan Revealed   In Genesis, the first book of the Bible, God is presented as speaking creation into existence. God speaks the word and it happens: heaven and earth, ocean and streams, trees and grass, birds … Continue reading

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LET’S GO OVER THIS AGAIN…

Exodus – God’s Way Out   As easily distracted humans, we don’t always “get it” the first time we are told what to do and how to do it. Advertisers know this and for ages knew they must repeatedly put … Continue reading

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LEADERSHIP 101 IN THE MIDDLE OF THE JOURNEY

Exodus – God’s Way Out   Going into the fourth week of quarantine, I think of songs like…   “Oh yeah, I’ll tell you something I think you’ll understand When I’ll say that something I wanna hold your hand…”   … Continue reading

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SANDALS ON, IT’S TIME TO GO!

Exodus – God’s Way Out   What is the first thing you say to your kids when you are ready to leave? “Get your shoes on! It’s time to go!” I would be rich if I had a dollar for … Continue reading

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GOD MAKES IT CLEAR

Exodus – God’s Way Out   Our plague of corona virus has caused most of us to reconsider life purpose and importance and what it means to give all of ourselves to God. Life comes from God and returns to … Continue reading

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INVASION OF LIFESTYLE

Exodus – God’s Way Out   With one toddler and one on the way, we bought our first home. It was a small, affordable, two bedroom home. The home was plain but functional. What sold me was the big backyard … Continue reading

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