Author Archives: Jesus Follower

Christmas in September

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Jesus Follower

It’s barely September, and today, I’m thinking about Christmas. Before I get accused of being one of those crazy people who can’t wait for Christmas music to start on the radio or for being someone who gets excited when I … Continue reading →

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Defining Faith

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Jesus Follower

Faith is one of those things that everyone seems to “get” unless you try and explain it to someone.  It is a belief?  Is it trust? Is it certainty? Is it deluding yourself? I have heard some people describe faith as … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Need to Check Your Brain…

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Jesus Follower

The heavens declare the glory of God;     the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech;     night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words;     no sound is heard from them. Yet … Continue reading →

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Adding a Butterfly…

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Jesus Follower

I have a friend who has been doing through a fairly dark time in her life. It’s the type of situation where you start to question everything – what you’re doing with your life, your relationships, who your friends are, … Continue reading →

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The Justice Trap

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Jesus Follower

When most people think of justice, I think the general perception is positive.  After all, we have a “justice” system to make sure that criminals are punished, that people are treated fairly, and that society at large abides by a … Continue reading →

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Serving With a Joyful Heart

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Jesus Follower

Recently, a friend of mine told me he was pretty much burned out.  His schedule at work, his family life, plus his demands with the church were draining him of all the energy he had.  You could see it in … Continue reading →

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Father’s Bet

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Jesus Follower

“Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.” – John 14:12 A friend of mine … Continue reading →

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God of Defying Expectations

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Jesus Follower

“‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord.  ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.’” – Isaiah 55:8-9 Around … Continue reading →

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Team Game

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Jesus Follower

Sometimes, it is incredibly discouraging being a parent. Today, my son had a baseball game – probably his 6th of the year or so.  This is the 4th time he was on the bench for a significant portion of the … Continue reading →

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Rich Rewards

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Jesus Follower

Things didn’t get off to a great start the other day. I had to work a little later than normal so I could attend a meeting, which meant that the kids had to spend a little time “on their own” … Continue reading →

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