Supermans Cape
When growing up I loved to watch Clark Kent turn into Superman. He was a shy, normal, everyday guy until he put on that cape and the superman clothes. Then he’d step out of the telephone booth as a new man- bold, certain, and… well …Superman! The clothes gave him cover to become someone he could not be otherwise. He was proud and confident when clothed in garments that made him a new person.
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A Word Fitly Spoken
April 26, 2024 by admin
Filed under Life Topics
A pastor's wife shared with me an excellent illustration. She suggested I take a tube of toothpaste, and squeeze out all of the toothpaste. Then, she asked me to try to put the toothpaste back into the tube. No matter how I stuffed and crammed and coerced the paste, it was almost impossible to fill the tube back up. Then she said this is just like our words, they might come out of our mouth effortlessly, but trying to get them back is futile. What an illustration!
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Spirit and Truth
Worship is a topic that pushes a lot of hot buttons in the church today. Is it a style of music? Is it certain instrumentation? Is it the way it makes you feel? I’ve been part of a worship team of some sort for more than two decades and I am sad to say, the debate spans the entire twenty years. Here’s what I have learned.
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Who Am I?
April 22, 2024 by admin
Filed under Personal Growth
“Can you take a long article and cut it down for me?” asked the church secretary. “Sure, I'd be glad to help you out. How long is the original article?” I replied.” Well—we asked for a bio, and received a four-page article. I only have space for about 75-100 words.” You’re talking a major reduction here! Sure, I'm up for the challenge. Give me a couple of days.” I said, before ending the phone conversation.
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Road Trip
After a recent 1500 mile road trip with my family I was never happier to return to our home and spread out! Traveling in our mini-van for 25+ hours taught me a few valuable lessons.
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