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Is God Really Willing?

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It was March, 1977; my daughter was three months old. I stood at her crib, convinced of God’s great ability to heal her, but wavering some on His willingness to hear and answer my prayer. I knew He could, but I was hoping He was willing to heal her stomach issues so she would not need surgery.

Most of us recognize, accept and believe God’s awesome power and ability. We readily agree and believe that there is nothing too hard or too big for God. But, is He is really willing to do it for me, personally?

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Killing Jesus

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We haven’t read the book by the same title, but last weekend, Kathy and I decided to watch National Geographic’s movie adaptation of Bill O’Reilly’s book, Killing Jesus. Throughout the movie, we exchanged many matching raised eyebrow glances. While better than some movies based on the Bible, I was disappointed.

Are we really to believe at the point of Jesus’s baptism in Jordan he was still

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Is He Really Listening To You?

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While our newborn was in her crib in the next room, I remember lying in bed with my wife. “She’s asleep,” we would tell each other, and then I nodded off to sleep.

In the morning, with half shut eyes and wild hair, I asked, “Did she sleep all night?” A tired mother looked back at me with disbelief: “How did you not hear her at 2, and again at 4?”

The truth is,

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Easter 2015

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On a Sunday morning. over 2,000 years ago, an angel uttered three words that continue to reverberate to this day: He Is Risen!  

This coming Sunday believers around the world celebrate the cornerstone of Christianity: the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Son of God!

For this week leading up to Easter 2015, I have some 

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You’re Alive!

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The past four weeks have been challenging.  I have attended 3 funerals; two for friends’ moms, and the other, my own mom’s funeral. It has been a time of sorrow.

In addition to sadness and loss, these past few weeks are a stark reminder of mortality; not just mine, but all of ours.  Of course there is a great day coming, the day of Jesus Christ, but it hasn’t happened yet. And if God does not send His Son for another 150 years,

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Who Are You?

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You and I both know there are many people today who have low self esteem. Differing factors can contribute to one’s self doubt or self disgust. Sadly, some Christians are living with a low self image because of feelings of unworthiness.

Jesus Christ once said, “…the truth will make you free.” Therefore, things not true enslave you; they restrict or limit you. Seeing and believing things about yourself that are not true from God’s point of view will most assuredly restrict and limit you.

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His Opinion

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Jesus Christ read it. He quoted it often. He spoke about it on a number of occasions.

Today, there are lots of opinions about the Bible. I’ve heard it called the good book, old fogey book, irrelevant book, just for holy rollers, mostly made up, good history of the Jewish people, and the Word of God.

Before I share Jesus Christ’s opinion of the scriptures, consider this. A person can read a true account, not believe it and decide it’s not true. Everyone’s entitled to their own opinions, but their opinions

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Are You Impressed?

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Some are impressed by academic achievements. Others are dazzled by personality or charisma. And there are those who are influenced by longevity. (Let’s leave out those who just take information from the top listing of a Google search as absolutely true.)

Regardless of the topic, someone with a long history, scholarly credentials, and a likeable personality does not absolutely guarantee they are correct in what they say. Einstein’s static universe theory in 1917 was completely disproved by Edwin Hubble demonstrating that the universe is constantly expanding. But, Einstein said it; it must be true, right?

My point is, if something is true, it doesn’t matter who speaks it or writes it or sings it;

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Are You Doing The Best You Can?

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“I’m trying to do my best.” “Is that the best you can do?” “Do your best.” “My best just isn’t good enough.” Sound familiar? I think “best” is overrated, misunderstood, or maybe it’s just semantics.

What is your best? What is my best? If I’m not doing something as good or better today than yesterday does that mean I’m not doing my best and therefore I’m

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This Year

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A new year is dawning. 2015 is here. What are you expecting? What kind of year will it be for you?

Many will make New Year’s Resolutions; others will not. Overachievers and perfectionists will become disappointed, while underachievers will be saying, “Oh, well, who cares?” But what if, just what if, this ends up being the