Last Sunday’s message centered on the resurrection of Jesus—truly the core of our faith. One passage that deeply moved me was John 20, where Mary Magdalene discovers the empty tomb.
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Consequences
There are two events in the days leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection that I want to highlight from Pastor Ken’s message last Sunday. One involves Jesus entering the
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There is an epic scene in the 1982 movie Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan. The Enterprise is about to be destroyed because the engine is shut down. Spock goes
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As I was listening to last Sunday’s message I was reminded of my friend Scott Rubin, who passed away two years ago. Scott had a heart transplant at age 35
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Physical Training. Those two words give me goosebumps. I have dreaded physical activity for years. I have always admired people who have the stamina and the discipline to train. I
Read moreLife is like a vapor
I am going to turn 60 years old in a few months. As time goes by, I become more and more aware that I am closer to the grave than
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I have been blessed because I have been able to travel a lot. I have visited many countries in many continents, and I truly believe this is good. You can
Read moreTo know God and to love God
If you have been reading this blog, you will know I am the proud father of Victoria. I am pretty accurate when I say that our lives (Maria’s and mine)
Read moreA clean conscience, the best pillow
For as long as I can remember, I have always been a nerd. I have never liked sports, but I have loved books and reading since I was a little
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A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away. . .are the words we read at the beginning of the original 1977 Star Wars movie. Last Sunday’s message made
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The story goes that a general came to the leader of a country and said, “We have won the war!” The leader looked at the general very thoughtfully and, after
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As I am writing this devotional, I’m smiling because I find it very ironic that I chose to start this devotional with the title of a song from a group
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