Feb 27, 2018 | Christian Living, Counseling | 2 |
Can you keep your marriage together? For those who come to marriage counseling, the majority of the time, this answer is, “Yes.” This is true for most couples where one or both spouses are willing to put in some...
Read MoreFeb 26, 2018 | Christian Living, Counseling, Guest Post | 0 |
by Jay Younts Adam was designed by God from the inside out to trust his heavenly Father. That trust was so complete that it defined Adam as a person. He was totally secure in God’s presence even as he stood naked before the holy...
Read MoreFeb 22, 2018 | Christian Living, Personal | 0 |
Every life has a story. Every person makes some kind of impact on others. Over the years in ministry, families have approached me when a loved one was close to death and have asked me to talk with their relative related to...
Read MoreFeb 20, 2018 | Christian Living, Counseling | 0 |
Do you struggle from Restless Mind Syndrome (RMS)? Overview Restless mind syndrome (RMS) is a condition characterized by a seemingly uncontrollable urge to think continuously without rest, most commonly at night when one should...
Read MoreFour years and a murder conviction later, here is the original reflections I wrote the day after little Hailey’s murder. I reread these today and think so many of these thoughts still apply today. May God continue to help...
Read MoreFeb 15, 2018 | Christian Living, Community, Counseling | 1 |
At the beginning of every school year I pray, “God please keep the children in our schools safe from violence and anyone who would desire to do them harm.” This year has been a particularly rough year. February 14th...
Read MoreFeb 10, 2018 | Israel Trip 2018, Personal | 2 |
I was asked if I could put together one blog post with all the days and their corresponding journal entries of our trip. That sounded like a good idea to me, so here it is. As you click on each link, it will open a different...
Read MoreFeb 8, 2018 | Israel Trip 2018, Personal | 0 |
This trip is over. What an incredible ten days…8 in Israel and 2 travel days. It’s been everything I had hoped and more. A Couple of Thank Yous I’m grateful for all of your prayers. Many of you committed to...
Read MoreFeb 7, 2018 | Israel Trip 2018, Personal | 3 |
Today we wrap up our touring of Israel. Helping us wind down from the trip, the plan included a late breakfast, an extended bus ride, and some key spots around Joppa (Jaffa, Japho). Highlights We began this morning in the Valley...
Read MoreFeb 6, 2018 | Israel Trip 2018, Personal | 0 |
We saved some of the most exciting sights in Israel for the last days. What a great joy today to tour both the traditional site for Golgotha and the empty tomb at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre as well as the Garden Tomb site....
Read MoreFeb 5, 2018 | Israel Trip 2018, Personal | 0 |
What a fascinating day today as we wandered around in the dessert. Seeing camels, sheep, shepherds, and other various animals were just the start. Highlights This morning we started at Ein Gedi (En-Gedi). This is where David hid...
Read MoreFeb 4, 2018 | Israel Trip 2018, Personal | 1 |
Today we enjoyed Sunday services at the Garden of Gethsemane. It was a joyful time of singing, prayer, and exposition. For sure it was impactful on each of us. Highlights Around Jerusalem today, we saw the pools of Bethessda...
Read MoreFeb 3, 2018 | Israel Trip 2018, Personal | 1 |
Highlights Today was a great day as we finally made it to Jerusalem. On the way, we first explored Magdala, near Tiberius on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, a first-century synagogue. We then visited Harod’s...
Read MoreFeb 2, 2018 | Israel Trip 2018, Personal | 0 |
Day 3 was even better than I had expected. We enjoyed being in and around the Sea of Galilee today in various places. Plus, we had a marvelous fish lunch to top it off. It was a full day and spiritually challenging. Highlights...
Read MoreFeb 1, 2018 | Israel Trip 2018, Personal | 1 |
Today was our first full day of touring the Holy Land. In just a few words… absolutely wonderful. I marveled at the sights as we traveled along the coast from Netanya and northern Israel. Highlights Today’s sights...
Read MoreJan 31, 2018 | Israel Trip 2018, Personal | 0 |
Israel Day 1 – Anticipation and Prayer St. Louis to Chicago to London to Tel Aviv As this morning begins, my anticipation grows as to what lies ahead. I pray with an awareness of how big the moment is. Since childhood I have...
Read MoreJan 30, 2018 | Israel Trip 2018, Personal | 1 |
Today Kelly and I start a 10-day trip to Israel to see the Holy Land. We are grateful for the time to observe, learn, experience, and study the Bible lands. Would you pray for us? We covet your prayers. Please pray that we will...
Read MoreJan 6, 2018 | Pass-A-Longs, The Link | 0 |
Great stuff in The Link this week. In included several articles from the New Years. I always love to share some interesting reading from around the web for my friends. Some of these will encourage you, entertain you, and educate...
Read MoreJan 4, 2018 | Christian Living, Holidays | 0 |
What kind of person are you? Is there an area where you want to change? One of the most interesting Bible passages when considering a person’s life or character is Acts 13. Here Paul is preaching about Jesus – the son of David....
Read MoreJan 2, 2018 | Christian Living, Holidays | 0 |
The dawn of a new year often gives people hope. My friend recently shared that the new year is similar to receiving a new sheet of blank paper. You can write whatever it is you wish on it; you can make whatever you want out of...
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