Category Archives: Life Lessons

Memorial Day: Honoring those lost in the sinking of USS Indianapolis

Posted on May 29, 2017 by

More than 20 years ago, I had an encounter with a survivor of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. Today, I want to honor his memory by sharing part of his story. Continue reading →

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Assemble! Life and faith lessons from superhero movies

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

Superhero films are fun to watch and discuss. Yet, they can also point us to some things to think about in our journey with God and others. Continue reading →

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Jesus is THE Good Shepherd: A sermon in 10 tweets

Posted on May 7, 2017 by

In John 10, Jesus lays out the image of what it means to be a Good Shepherd. Here’s a mini-sermon of John 10:1-10 in 10 “tweets.” Continue reading →

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It’s only the Monday after Easter

Posted on April 17, 2017 by

It’s only Monday. So much can change in the story of Easter in the span of a day. What really matters is how you Easter changes you on Monday. Continue reading →

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Finding joy even when your situation says you shouldn’t

Posted on March 20, 2017 by

Ever been around someone who could find joy in every situation? Maybe, it’s you! It’s possible to find joy even when situations and circumstances would suggest otherwise. Continue reading →

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11 ways to become a totally ineffective volunteer

Posted on March 15, 2017 by

No one wants to be an ineffective volunteer. However, here are 11 ways that you can be just that, if you are so inclined. Continue reading →

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No strain, no gain: Forgetting the past and moving toward God

Posted on March 6, 2017 by

Paul gives us an image of moving forward in our lives. We forget what is behind and we strain with everything we have toward Jesus. Continue reading →

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