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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...
Liberty and Justice
Liberty - freedom to choose what you will do and who you will be. Justice - fair and morally right reward or punishment based on your actions. Liberty is the freedom to choose. Justice is correct payment because of your choices. These are pared down and paraphrased...
Sayings on Freedom
I decided to gather some sayings on freedom as we come up to Independence Day. "Give me liberty, or give me death!" - Patrick Henry "For true patriots to remain silent, is dangerous." - Samuel Adams "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little...