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I Will Do Whatever You Ask In My Name

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Do you remember what opportunity cost is from your economics class? Opportunity cost is what you gave up when you chose one thing over another. It’s what you could have had. If you spend $3,000 on a Hawaiian vacation, then your opportunity cost may be the new deck or hot tub you wanted. When you […]

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The Vine and the Branch

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Yesterday, we talked about taking a spiritual fitness test. If we’re honest, most of us would say we’re not doing as well as we’d like to do. At least that’s what I’d say. I’d always like to be further along. I’d like to bear more fruit. I’d like to be less tempted by the same […]

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Grace and Peace

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I realized a number of years ago that I really don’t want to walk by faith. That’s a problem because God says things like: “We live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 “And without faith it is impossible to please God…” Hebrews 11:6 Walking or living by faith means I won’t always see […]

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The Humble God

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Imagine throwing a very expensive, elaborate party at an exclusive restaurant. Everything is first class. You spare no expense. When you arrive, you see everyone enjoying themselves, but no one acknowledges you. And when you make your way to the buffet, someone even asks who you are and wants to know if you have an […]

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Why Are We Here?

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What’s on your to-do list? Meetings at work? A lunch appointment? Errands to run? Groceries to buy? Phone calls to return? Emails to send? How about all the tasks that never make it onto your to-do list, but have to be done anyway? Shower. Dress. Cook. Clean. Eat. Commute. Homework (yours or helping a child). […]

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Where’s God When You Need Him?

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I just finished reading through the Old Testament books of Judges and Ruth. They both take place during the same time period in Israel’s history. In Judges, we get a look at all of the various people who led Israel during the time from about 1382 to 1043 BC, including Deborah, Gideon and Samson. These […]

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God Answers the “Why?” Question

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When things go wrong, terribly wrong, we can’t help asking God, “Why?” Why did You let this happen? Why did you let him die? Why can’t I get pregnant? Why can’t I find a job? Maybe you’ve asked one of those questions. Maybe you’re asking one now. Or a different one. Often, no answer comes. […]