Monthly Archives: May 2013

Father’s Bet

“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

“‘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

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

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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Forgetful God

“For I will forgive their wickedness     and will remember their sins no more.” – Hebrews 8:12 (NIV) This morning, my son did something that made me cringe as a parent.  It wasn’t one of those “innocent” things that kids do … Continue reading

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