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After Missions Conference
I didn't get to attend the entirety of my church's Missions Conference this year, but I still got a lot out of it. I got to participate with a huge amount of my brothers and sisters in Christ as we worshiped God together in song, praise, and listening to His Word....
Seek the Truth and Know the Truth
Seek the truth. Look for it. But don't just look, search! Go dig for it! Go move things around to find it! Be aware and ready, because sometimes it will be suddenly found. Be aware and ready, because sometimes it is slowly revealed. And do be careful! Sometimes you...
Grateful for a Blessing from Sacrifice
When I was little my family took a trip to Costa Rica to visit a pastor and his family. I don't remember much about this trip, only a few pieces, some of which aren't even important. But I remember learning something very important. While we were in Costa Rica, our...
Profound and Obvious
Sometimes I come across things that are greatly obvious and greatly profound at the same time. Avoid poor advice. You can't come back if you don't leave. You can't return unless you've already been there before. "All things were made by him; and without him was not...
Religious Tooth-Brushing
I have a dentist appointment today, and it got me thinking about how we sometimes think of and treat God and church attendance. When I was a kid I would brush my teeth twice before going to the dentist, as if that would somehow help me. After the appointment I would...
True Confession
A point in the sermon yesterday convicted me, and I wanted to share. Many times when we pray to ask God's forgiveness, we say things like, "If I have done something today," or, "For all I've done to disappoint You," or something else vague in nature. While we should...