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One Thing
So this morning I was praying and thinking, “I have so many people in my church that could use my pastoral care right now. I have so many people in my church that could use my leadership in growing be … Continue reading
On Love
When most people say they love someone, they do not mean “I’ve made a commitment to place your needs above my own.” They usually mean “I like the way you make me feel or what you do for me.” James … Continue reading
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It is Not Good – Isolation
“A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment.” Proverbs 18:1 (NKJV)
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It is Not Good
So in the creation story in Genesis, God creates and then declares each day (accept the second day, I believe) that His creation is “good.” This happens days 1-5 of creation. Then on day six, man is created and God … Continue reading
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Holy Middle Ground – Part 2
I found this quote in a book I’m reading (“What It Means to Be a Man“). It fits perfectly with my original post on “Holy Middle Ground.” “Combine the extremes, and you will have the true center.” Karl Wilhelm Friedrich … Continue reading
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Building Better Marriages – Tip 3 – The “DTR”
Back in my single days, the letters “DTR” meant “define the relationship.” It was that awkward relationship stage where maybe you had been out on several dates with a member of the opposite sex and the point had come where … Continue reading
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Building Better Marriages – Tip 2 – 5 Foot Rule
I’m not sure where I learned this tip from, but it’s a good one. The general idea is that upon arriving home from a day at work, spend the next 15 minutes within about 5 feet of your spouse. Don’t … Continue reading
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Building Better Marriages – Tip 1- A 3D Marriage
I had a very practically minded seminary professor named Dr. Bennett. I think that was his name – I forget just about everything. But I’ll never forget one of his marriage tips – the 3-D marriage: Dialogue Daily Date Weekly … Continue reading
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Becoming Passionate Teammates – Three Phases of Love
I know CS Lewis tells us there are four loves, but at the Becoming Passionate Teammates marriage workshop, Bob and Deb shared with us three phases or types of love that I think everyone needs to know about. The first … Continue reading
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Becoming Passionate Teammates
Earlier this month, February 10-11, our church co-sponsored a marriage seminar with Grace Bible Fellowship. The workshop is called Becoming Passionate Teammates and is led by Bob and Deb Felts from Brookwood Church in Burlington. Bob and Deb have been … Continue reading
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