Monthly Archives: September 2007

When You Can’t See God

Unlike his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Joseph never saw the Lord. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob all had dramatic encounters with God, but not Joseph — he never saw the Lord. What do you do when you can’t see God? 1. … Continue reading

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True Praying Costs

God desires we come to Him.  If we remain faithful to pray, then we will realize His divine power in every direction.  The purposeful focus on God through the avenue of prayer will keep us steadfast in our daily walk.  … Continue reading

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The Right Kind of Anger

Aristotle said, “Anybody can become angry, that is easy; but to be angry with the right person, and to the right degree, and at the right time, and for the right purpose, and in the right way, that is not … Continue reading

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The Waves of the Sea

Two days on the Oregon coastline has caused me to meditate on the wondrous power of creation. I am invigorated by the simplicity of the grains of sand that pile atop of each other and how only one wave can … Continue reading

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He Didn’t Tell Me What to Preach

On Sunday Myra and I were privileged to be at the First Baptist Church of Longview, Washington. We enjoyed great fellowship with Kevin and DeeEdra White. They are doing a super job leading that congregation in a multi-million-dollar relocation. I … Continue reading

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Connexions

This past Saturday Myra and I had a great time seeing some old friends in the Pacific Northwest. I was invited to teach a group of pastors Simple Church. The Connexions conference was held at the First Baptist Church of … Continue reading

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Loving Your Neighbor?

Have you noticed the uniqueness of everyone around you? Not one person lives an ordinary life. I cannot find one person with the same life story. C.S. Lewis emphasizes in his book, The Weight of Glory that our neighbor is … Continue reading

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All Things Well

After the Lord Jesus healed a deaf man they said, “He has done everything well” (Mark 7:37). Indeed the Lord Jesus Christ is perfect in every way. Every part of His character and conduct is fantastic. There are many things … Continue reading

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Don’t Just Stand There, PRAY!

A few years back a dear prayer warrior suggested I read a book entitled, “Don’t Just Stand There, Pray Something.” How amazing this little book was! Reread the title. So many times we just stand around stunned and quiet instead … Continue reading

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What are You Living For?

Sometimes when profound exhaustion overwhelms me it feels like my life is slipping away. During one of these “pity parties” I was sitting in an airport when I noticed business men eagerly conducting business over their Blackberries and cell phones. … Continue reading

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