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How sure are you that what you read in the Bible about Jesus is true and trustworthy? Many assume the story of Jesus from 2,000 years ago is like the children’s game “Telephone.” Kids whisper a message from ear to ear around a circle. The fun part is hearing how much the message has changed… Read more
The women fled from the tomb, trembling and bewildered, and they said nothing to anyone because they were too frightened.Mark 16:8 We read “To Build a Fire” in sixth grade, the short story by Jack London about a man who treks with his dog in extreme cold. I was used to books that ended with… Read more
Wouldn’t it be nice if we had a fast-forward button for life? When there are parts that seem to be taking a bit too long, or that are painful or don’t make sense, we could just speed through them to get to the happy parts. But life doesn’t come to us that way. It comes… Read more
Over the years as a pastor, I’ve counseled and consoled many families in times of pain, grief, and sorrow. Every story has been different, filled with a variety of feelings and emotions. The one thing that’s been consistent: less is more. A small group of faithful friends is medicine for the soul when you’re going… Read more
