Free to Remarry

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Frankly, I don’t like the term remarry.  Remarry implies one is entering into marriage again with someone to whom they were previously married. When Sherri and I married, although we had each been previously married, we had not previously been married … Continue reading

The Great Divorce

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Pharaoh cut a covenant with Joseph in a ceremony described in Genesis 41:39-45. All subjects of a kingdom are in blood covenant with the king, but the ceremony described and the resulting relationship between Joseph and Pharaoh clearly go far … Continue reading

An Inept Scholar

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For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but … Continue reading

Does God Harbor Unforgiveness?

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If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) What does God’s forgiveness look like?  We tend to think of God’s forgiveness much as … Continue reading

Courageous Divorce

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I’ve seen the movie Courageous twice now, once with my family and once with my church men’s group, and I thoroughly enjoyed it both times.  In both viewings, I tensed at the action, fought back tears at the sorrow, and laughed … Continue reading

Happy New Year!

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One would think that, since I’ve taken vacation for the week between Christmas and New Year, I should have plenty of time for blogging this week.  I guess I would if I prioritized my time so that I did. Instead, … Continue reading

This Foolish Fantastic Gospel!

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Have you ever thought about how the gospel must sound to someone hearing it for the very first time?  I think that, as Christians, we often fail to realize just how drastically different our world view is from others.  Just … Continue reading

Divorce Statistics Do NOT Belong in a Sermon!

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If I hear another sermon or newsletter quoting divorce statistics and repercussions of divorce, I may just puke! This has been a growing pet peeve for some time, and in the last two weeks I have heard one sermon, received … Continue reading

The Herald

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A Poem of Encouragement, by Joseph Pote Battle scarred and bone weary, The vet’ran warrior stands alone, Upon a barren hillock, Waiting for the dawn. Tattered cloak pulled close about him, Face set in grim determination, A single tear coursed … Continue reading

Optimist? Pessimist? Realist? Legalist? How about Faithist?

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We’ve all heard the classic test to determine whether an individual is more of an optimist or a pessimist.  Fill a glass half up with water and ask them to describe what they see.  If they say the glass is … Continue reading