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2018 and Lifetime Resolution

Posted on January 13, 2018 by admin

“Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Continue reading →

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Summer in El Salvador

Posted on July 29, 2017 by admin

I dare to say that it is not uncommon that a father could live their entire life without spending an extended time alone with their children. If your children have yet to reach 16 or if they are already grown and have families, I would encourage you to plan an extended time one on one to give them your blessing. I set out to give my blessing to Summer, but I was the one who was so richly blessed. Continue reading →

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Reflecting on a Life of Psalms

Posted on July 28, 2017 by admin

Today, take a few moments to go through your Bible, review and reflect on your underlines and notes in the margin. Be reminded of the richness, wisdom, encouragement, love and perfect timing that God’s word has provided for you and your family. Continue reading →

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The Power of Eye Contact

Posted on April 17, 2017 by admin

Have you ever noticed that you can’t make eye contact with someone unless you person to person. I had been watching speakers on video and noticed that no matter how directly they looked in the lens of the camera I could not make the connection that you get in person. Continue reading →

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Happiness

Posted on January 14, 2017 by admin

Ecclesiastes 7:14: When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other. Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 4, 2016 by admin

Following that time of worship I received another special gift and high privilege of being a very small part of confirming Wilson’s acceptance of Jesus as his Savior. Christmas came early this year. Celebrating the “Good News of Great Joy for All the People”. Merry Christmas! Continue reading →

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Can God use Donald Trump for His glory?

Posted on November 12, 2016 by admin

Can God use a immensely flawed Donald Trump? Yes He can! My hope is not in Donald Trump or in the people he puts in place of leadership, but in Jesus Christ. Continue reading →

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Chase the Lion by Mark Batterson

Posted on October 30, 2016 by admin

In every dream journey there comes a moment when you have to quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death. You have to go after every dream that is destined to fail without divine intervention. You have to go big or go home. You have to take the road less traveled or settle for status quo. You have to bit the bullet or turn your back on your dreams. I have a theory: your favorite scripture will become the script of your life. Continue reading →

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My Life Speaks – Neply Haiti

Posted on October 16, 2016 by admin

My wife, Julie, and I have a list of goals and adventures that we want to share with our children to expose them to sports, culture, history and life experiences.  One of these goals was to take them on a … Continue reading →

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Highlights from You and Me Forever by Francis & Lisa Chan

Posted on September 18, 2016 by admin

The following are some of the highlights for me from You and me Forever – Marriage in light of eternity by Francis Chan & Lisa Chan Continue reading →

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