How I Lost 60 Pounds And Ran A Marathon

A year ago I shared about my lifelong struggle with my weight and what I decided to do about it.  I felt very vulnerable in sharing the journey – I still do.  But, I want to briefly report back to you what has taken place and give God the glory He deserves

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Is Danielle In Heaven?

How do we know that Danielle is in heaven?  Was she good enough during her 34 years here on this earth?  Was she kind enough to people?  Did she always choose to do the “right thing”?  Will she make it?  Do we have to pray for her a little more so God will let her in?  You can be confident of knowing the answers to all these questions, and more!


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Prayer Never Fails

True story: In the summer of 1973, it was almost dusk on a deserted country road in Germany.  After several failed hitch-hike attempts to return to our base before curfew, my buddies and I were becoming rather nervous about getting in trouble for being late.  


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You Can Never Get It Back

Once a day gets past you, you can never get it back.  Lost opportunities are just that – lost.  If you have a desire to impact others in a positive way, or effect some real change in your sphere of influence by living for Jesus, it cannot be done by dwelling on past regrets or failures – or even past successes.  


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Am I Missing It?

Have you ever asked yourself if you are missing the point?  Have you ever said: “What if I’m not doing what I should be doing in life?  Or maybe something like: “Am I living for myself – or for the Lord?”  If you’re like most of us, we probably don’t ask these question often enough.


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Life Threatening Peril

It’s summertime and many people are busy with vacations, home work projects, visits to the mountains or the beach, trips to see family and friends, or just taking it easy and “chillin”.  Are you aware of the life threatening peril that is just around the corner?


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Men: Be Real Men!

I cannot tell you how devastating it is for young people to not have an authentic dad in their life.  I’m not talking about someone who “fathered” a child, I am talking about a man who is


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I Have Two Moms

Many of you know that I was a foster child.  When I was a kid, I had never met my father and then my mother died when I was five years old.  My two sisters and I were passed around a bit in the “system.”  It wasn’t so fun.   


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Starbucks vs. The Word of God

Starbuck’s success is rooted in Biblical values . . .  


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Ha Ha Ha – I Laugh At Danger

Have you ever laughed so hard that snot came out of your nose?  You know, the times you can’t hardly even breath and tears are streaming down your cheeks?  Well, it turns out that laughter is good for you. 


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