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November 6, 2023

Reflections – God Loves Broken People

Reflections – God Loves Broken People

Have you ever considered how God uses broken people? I had the privilege this past week of attending an annual benefit luncheon for the Highway 80 Rescue Mission in Tyler, Texas. This organization is dedicated to caring for the homeless, the“street people” in East Texas. The keynote speaker was Elisa Morgan, who served as President…
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October 25, 2023

Reflections – Rafah Crossing, We Were There

Reflections – Rafah Crossing, We Were There

The Rafa Crossing is in the news since hostilities have broken out again between Israel and Hamas. My family lived in Cairo, Egypt, during the late 1980s. We used some of the time to tour the area and once rode a Volkswagen tour bus across the northern Sinai and into Israel. The passengers included both…
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October 25, 2023

Family Devotions Unite the Family

Family Devotions Unite the Family

Family devotions can unite the family like nothing else. Speaking directly to fathers on this point, if you are not leading your family in a devotion, much less leading them to church, you are wrong. You and your wife need to discuss face-to-face when this will happen and what this will look like. Discipling is…
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October 9, 2023

Weekly Reflection – Brilliant Autumn Leaves

Weekly Reflection – Brilliant Autumn Leaves

It is now autumn in the northern hemisphere. A few years ago, my wife and I enjoyed a ten-day trip to New England, where we were able to experience the brilliance of a colorful landscape made even more so by the changing colors of the leaves. Many people travel there in the Fall just to…
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October 2, 2023

Weekly Reflection – Little Prayers

Weekly Reflection – Little Prayers

What about the “little prayers” we might offer throughout the day? I often take a great deal of time composing formal prayers, prayers to begin a meeting, prayers to recognize an associate’s particular accomplishment, and prayers to recognize the passing of a devoted servant of God. It came to me this week that these “big”…
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September 27, 2023

The Beauty of Creation: Created for God’s Own Glory

The Beauty of Creation: Created for God’s Own Glory

Have you ever wondered about the beauty of creation? Why a sunset on a beach is captivating, snowcapped mountains are breathtaking, and a valley filled with wildflowers is enchanting? Scripture, as a whole, teaches that God brought the universe and everything in it into existence to magnify His glory. The creation of all these things…
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September 27, 2023

Weekly Reflection – The Core Gospel

Weekly Reflection – The Core Gospel

What is the core of the gospel, or core gospel? There is a joke in English language training about getting “the wrong emphasis on the right syllable.” Verbally it is articulated, “…the wrong EmPHAAsis on the right syLABble” (It doesn’t work as well in written form as in spoken.) Verbally, it is a bit like…
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August 23, 2023

Weekly Reflection – Confronting Snakes

Weekly Reflection – Confronting Snakes

Lessons from an Unexpected Adventure Throughout history, humans have harbored an innate fear of snakes. These slithering creatures have often been depicted as symbols of malevolence and deception in various cultures. In the Bible, the snake has served as a symbol of the “evil one” or the “deceiver.” From the serpent in the Garden of…
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August 9, 2023

Private Devotion Sets an Example

Private Devotion Sets an Example

Private devotion sets an example for the family. Whether you’re an academic, a Christian thinker, or simply a curious individual, private devotions hold great significance. Jesus himself set an example by often seeking solitude for prayer and devotion. He urges us to follow his lead and find a quiet place for personal communion with God.…
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August 1, 2023

Family Ideal – A Belief in God

Family Ideal – A Belief in God

Have you ever considered what your family ideals are? The most essential family ideal is a belief in God. The family unit is the cornerstone of society, serving as the bedrock upon which we teach our children about values, build relationships, and find support. In many cultures, a belief in God and adherence to godly…
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