Archive for September 2016
How Many Times Do I Need To Ask You?
Did your parents ever repeat this phrase to you as you were growing up: “HOW MANY TIMES DO I NEED TO ASK YOU TO ____________?” We can fill in the blank with a hundred different things they asked us to do. If you are a parent, how many times have you repeated these same words…
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Was Blind But Now I See
4th Day Letter’s 5th Anniversary Has your spiritual life ever been like the seed that fell among thorns? Mine has been. In Luke’s Gospel, Luke 8:4-15, we read this message: “As for the seed that fell among thorns, they are the ones who have heard, but as they go along, they are choked by…
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The Great Scavenger Hunt
Have you ever been on an exciting road rally scavenger hunt? In 2003, my wife and I had the opportunity to participate in one of these very exciting events. Today I want to make an important point about the necessity of “Church” and “Christian Community.” I will try to make my point by comparing our…
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When Words Fail Us
Have you noticed that there are times when words just fall flat? Have you ever tried to console a grieving friend and inadvertently said something awkward? Have you ever been consumed with your own grief and the words of a well-intentioned friend felt more like salt in a fresh wound? Maybe this happens because words…
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