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Understanding the Real Struggle

Our world is just so real.  There are real rocks, real trees, and real people.  Everyday, we get ourselves ready to deal with those real things.  We follow road signs.  We listen to people.  We use training and skills for work.  We feel ready. (for the most part!) Continue reading

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Embracing God

What does God care about? How does a person receive eternal life? What must I do to be saved? I find it ironic how often the answer to these three question will contradict each other even when you are asking … Continue reading

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At Calvary – Ep 18 – Heady Stuff… What is reality?

Of the first fifteen most commonly asked questions on Google regarding theology, one of those questions is, “What is reality?” What makes real, real? That is heady stuff! For some of us, that question seems obvious – it’s all around … Continue reading

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Faith that is Self Evident

James, the brother of our Lord, has some hard words for those who do not live out their “faith”. He calls it dead. He asks if such faith can save anyone. He declares that such faith is useless. These are hard words. It gets even harder when he says that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone. Continue reading

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The Real Struggle

Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore, take up the … Continue reading

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For the Person Who Has It All

1 Timothy 6:6-8 But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment. For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. If we have food and covering, with … Continue reading

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Making a Difference for Eternity

It is faith, hope, and love lived out that makes a difference! Continue reading

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The Thread of Truth

What is God about? I find it ironic how often the answer to that question will not reflect a person’s personal theology about Him. For example, a person like me who has been saved through Christ’s loving and sacrificial giving … Continue reading

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Reminders from Children’s Camp

This last week I was able to be camp pastor for Metro’s Children’s Camp.  As always, it was a great experience.  It wasn’t just great because I was able to share the gospel with a group like that.  It was … Continue reading

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An Encounter with God

I have a wonderment this week.  I wonder if the only ones who truly try to meet with God are the fringe elements of our family.  Now, I am not talking about all of us who have meetings about God, … Continue reading

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