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THE COMPELLING CALLING

Being and Becoming Christian When Randy first received the call to pastor our home church, it was indeed compelling. We jumped in with both feet and a heart full of faith that God would provide. I felt God called me … Continue reading

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MARRIED OR SINGLE?

Being and Becoming Christian One of my favorite quotes from the movie Princess Bride came from the Impressive Clergyman in all his regal clothing who said, “Mawage. Mawage is wot bwings us togeder tooday. Mawage, that bwessed awangment, that dweam … Continue reading

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OUR BODIES, CREATED SO OTHERS SEE GOD

Being and Becoming Christian Over the holidays, all of us “have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” in our eating. Even the world knows it. As we approach the new year, the media pulls back on the … Continue reading

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TELL US HOW YOU REALLY FEEL, PAUL…

Being and Becoming Christian Years ago, in the midst of emotional pain and panic, I reached out (actually exploded) to a dear friend, but not a believer, who gave me a succinct, but horrid, worldly solution in such a matter … Continue reading

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WHEN SOCIETY AFFECTS THE CHURCH MORE THAN THE CHURCH AFFECTS SOCIETY

Being and Becoming Christian George Barna did a survey of church going Christians of the United States in the early 2000’s that gave a grave report of the state of their beliefs and resulting behaviors. There seemed to be no … Continue reading

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CARING ENOUGH TO CONFRONT

Being and Becoming Christian If I gave a class a list of spelling words and told them to go over them, study them, but I will not give a test over them, how many of those students would actually study … Continue reading

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WAIT UNTIL ALL THE EVIDENCE IS IN!

Being and Becoming Christian I teach the science of chromatography to fifth graders in ways that entice them to pursue possible careers in this field of study. STARBASE is an academy of exciting hands-on, minds-on learning that engage students and … Continue reading

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GOD MAKES US GROW…ONLY GOD

Being and Becoming Christian There are countless people in my life who came alongside me as I was figuring out how to live my life God’s way. It began with my family, of course, but extended to mentors and peers … Continue reading

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GOD’S WISDOM

Being and Becoming Christian You can spend many hours studying, writing, rewriting, editing a sermon, trying to get just the right words so that others will know Jesus more. Then, if you allow Him, the power of the Holy Spirit … Continue reading

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PREACH CHRIST ON THE CROSS!

Being and Becoming Christian Paul is troubled by the Corinthian church fighting among themselves. They apparently have division in this young church over who is the greatest leader. Mm, isn’t that how denominations formed all over the world by misguided … Continue reading

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