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Pursuing Happiness

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. – Prov. 17:22 Happiness. It is a word that is packed full of meaning. Those who are happy do not know they have happiness. Those who…

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February 14, 2023

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Positive Reinforcement

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.’” — Jeremiah 29:1 Last week’s post dealt with the internal-emotional…

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February 10, 2023

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Grumbling

And in the morning you shall see the glory of the Lord, because he has heard your grumbling against the Lord. For what are we, that you grumble against us?” And Moses said, “When the Lord gives you in the…

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February 1, 2023

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Positive Thinking

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. – Philippians 4:8 I…

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January 25, 2023

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Pride

To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. ~ Proverbs 8:13 Some of my counseling lately has dealt with the issue of pride. Do not be mistaken; pride is…

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January 19, 2023

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Integrity

3 And the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil? He still holds fast his integrity, although you incited…

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January 11, 2023

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Renewal for a New Year

3:4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, 5 He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration…

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January 6, 2023

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Right Questions, Right Thinking

3 And some of the scribes said to themselves, “This fellow blasphemes.” 4 And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, “Why are you thinking evil in your hearts? 5 Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, and walk’? – Matthew 9:3-5 One striking…

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November 16, 2022

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Reflecting On 20 Years of Ministry

“But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.” (Psalm 33:11) Introduction Today is a special day for me. Today is the twentieth anniversary of my ordination into pastoral ministry. If there…

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November 3, 2022

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PCA BCO on Church Discipline – Part 2

Last week, I shared part one of three of a paper I wrote for my current DMin class. In that post, I discussed the importance of church discipline, highlighting church discipline within the Presbyterian government. I shared with you the…

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October 19, 2022

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PCA BCO on Church Discipline – Part 1

“6 Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? 7 Cleanse out the old leaven that you may be a new lump, as you really are unleavened. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.”…

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October 14, 2022

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Caring for Those Struggling with Gender Dysphoria

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. ~ 1 Peter 2:21 (NIV; emphasis mine) I walked the grocery store this week needing some items to smoke some…

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October 5, 2022