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Hebrews 4:16, “Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” It’s a beautiful morning with the sun shining! The snow is beginning to melt and the promise of spring fills me with energy. But my spirit […]
From my earliest memories I have had the inclination towards impatience. Family devotions were too long when I wanted to just be done. Dad’s prayers would go on and on while the food got cold. Long trips were unbearable. Such habits and strongholds formed as a child put down deep roots which may take a […]
Where did you grow up? How did where you grew up contribute to preparing you for life in small-town pastoral ministry My earliest memories are in our home in the Philippine Islands where my parents were missionaries for eight years. After that my dad went into the pastorate where I observed first hand what was […]
Since “joy” is our theme this year, I have been contemplating how to recognize and implement joy in my life. We have all been taught that happiness is fleeting but joy is soul-deep, springing up in our spirit by the Holy Spirit Himself. And we know that joy is a part of the fruit of […]
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