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Longevity

Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance. Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work. And live peacefully with each other.1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (NLT) There have been numerous news articles, TV shows, blogs, vlogs, andContinueContinue reading “Longevity”

Be a Good Teammate

So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT) My freshman year of high school, was excited, and a little surprised, to learn that I had made the varsity basketball team. This was going to be my shot to learn some good teamwork, get coached upContinueContinue reading “Be a Good Teammate”

I Can’t Hear You

Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.Proverbs 12:15 (NLT) Right out of college, I got a job working as a manager at an aerospace company in southern California. It was a pretty cool gig. I got to meet a lot of people and learn a lot about how factoriesContinueContinue reading “I Can’t Hear You”

Adoption Day

God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.Ephesians 1:5 (NLT) We have had great success with the pet adoption process. With each dog came a great deal of enjoyment, as theyContinueContinue reading “Adoption Day”

Unity Candle

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ.Ephesians 1:3 (NLT) I remember my wedding day like it was yesterday, even though it’s been over 20 years ago. It was a glorious summer day inContinueContinue reading “Unity Candle”

Left In the Dust

I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.Ephesians 3:16 (NLT) When I was in high school, I was pretty good at running track. My specialty area was the mile run. No, I wasn’t the best in the conference or state, but I was far fasterContinueContinue reading “Left In the Dust”