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Stuck on a Problem
As a kid, I used to get stuck on math problems from time to time. I'd get so frustrated with it that I'd forget there were other math problems for me to solve, and I wouldn't move to another one. My mom had to remind me (more than once) that it can actually be helpful...
God’s Glory or Mine?
I heard something from the sermon last night that really stuck out: If there is impotence in our prayer lives, in our families, or in our ministries, maybe it's because we're doing it for our glory and not God's glory. It can often be the case that we're trying to do...
Practicing What You Don’t Like
Lately in church, the choir and orchestra have been practicing for our upcoming Christmas musical. Some of the pieces are much more complicated than we've done before, and while we're getting the hang of it, we know we need a little more practice. A few don't like to...
Shining the Light
Jesus called us to take His Gospel - the story of His life, death, resurrection, and why He did the things He did - to everyone in the whole world. When we do this, we need to speak the truth in love, we need to be winsome and kind in the way we present it to people....
Third Trip to AGCH
(For blogs on the first two trips to the Amazing Grace Children's Home: Amazing Grace Children's Home and Second Trip to AGCH) The group on this trip had a great time again with the children in Mexico! I always pick up something new when I'm there, and I don't mean...
Missionaries During the Holidays
My church sponsors and supports several missionaries, and we keep up with them regularly. The lady who reads the mission reports in church reminds us around the holidays that sometimes this can be a very lonely time for some of them. Some missionaries are involved in...