Tears for Jesus
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Tears for Jesus

Over seven years ago, my family was having supper when the conversation shifted from talking about the events that day to recalling the moment

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Burning Brightly
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Burning Brightly

Today marks the first day of our Vacation Bible School. A lot has gone into decorating, advertising, planning, and preparing for it

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Carefree
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Carefree

As a kid, I had a romanticized view of adulthood. I often thought, “Boy, when I grow up, I’ll be free to do anything and buy whatever I want!”

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A Week at Camp
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A Week at Camp

My family and I just returned this past week from a youth camp in Bonifay, FL

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More Hope for a Fool
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More Hope for a Fool

I have watched numerous debates on a wide range of topics—political, economic, psychological, and, of course, theological

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Teach Them
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Teach Them

When my family and I moved to Tuscaloosa in 2019, we often visited the Children's Museum there.

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Dangerous Distractions
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Dangerous Distractions

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 3,000 people are killed annually due to distractions

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Breaking the Dam
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Breaking the Dam

In February, 1972, construction began for the Teton Dam to be built on the Teton River

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The Simple Things
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The Simple Things

Tucked away near the Pocono Mountains, right beside a little creek, is a quaint shop

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Birdsong (Part 3)
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Birdsong (Part 3)

In a couple of articles, I have written about certain passages that come to mind when I hear birds singing.

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Birdsong (Part 2)
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Birdsong (Part 2)

Just a few weeks ago, I wrote about enjoying morning coffee with my wife while listening to birds chirping and whistling.

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A Grain of Wheat
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A Grain of Wheat

John chapter 12 details events that occur less than a week before the crucifixion of Christ, including Mary anointing the feet of Jesus and Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem

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Thankful for the Pain
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Thankful for the Pain

Gabby Gingras was born in a Minnesota hospital in 2001. On the surface, she seemed just like any other child, but her parents soon discovered that she was born without the ability to feel pain.

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A Thankful Intercessor
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A Thankful Intercessor

Paul wrote to the Christians in Thessalonica, stating, “We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers” (1 Thessalonians 1:2).

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Birdsong (Part 1)
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Birdsong (Part 1)

Nothing beats a beautiful, dew-filled morning when I have time to sit outside next to my lovely wife, drink coffee, read Scripture, and listen to the singing of the birds.

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Forever Fighting
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Forever Fighting

One startling statistic reveals that less than 8% of human history is considered peaceful. Of the several thousand years of recorded history, only about three hundred years appear to have been times when most of the world was in a state of relative tranquility.

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A Filled Witness
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A Filled Witness

Concerning the coming of Christ, John the Baptist once declared to the crowds he baptized: “I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire” (Matthew 3:11, ESV).

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Always Right
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Always Right

Oddly enough, March 15th marks the made-up holiday Everything You Think Is Wrong Day. No one knows exactly how it originated, but the day is intended to remind people that they are not always right.

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