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Win Before Sunset
Ephesians 5:16 “Making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” In the spirit of March Madness happening this week, I am reminded … Win Before Sunset
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The Belly of the Whale
There is nothing better than an epic comeback story. Sometimes when I’m watching sports, I will start to root for the losing team just so I can see a close game and an awesome comeback. The Bible is full of these moments, but one of the best examples is the story of Jonah. God told…
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The Leap of Faith
In the movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Miles asks, “How will I know I’m ready?” The answer: “You won’t. It’s a leap of faith.” That line is the theme of the whole movie. Miles does not feel ready when he jumps. He is scared. He doubts himself. But when he finally takes the leap, that…
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Halftime Adjustments
2 Samuel 5:23 “And again David asked the Lord what to do.” In sports, there is something called a halftime adjustment. It’s when the coach studies … Halftime Adjustments
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The Wrong Armor
Have you ever had someone tell you how to do something, you tried it their way, and it just didn’t work, so you ended up doing it your own way and it worked better? Their advice might have been good; it just was not the way you would do it. Sometimes we try to force…
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The Field
Sadly, many people don’t have a good relationship with their mother-in-law. If you have ever watched the show Everybody Loves Raymond, you know that Marie is basically the final boss of mother-in-laws, and Debra spends the entire show trying to survive her backhanded disses and intrusive behavior. I am blessed to have a great relationship…
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Mighty to Save
Isaiah 63:1 “Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah, with his garments stained crimson? Who is this, robed in splendor, striding forward in … Mighty to Save
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Oiled by Joy
“Serve the Lord with gladness.” Psalm 100:2 “Without oil the axle soon grows hot, and accidents occur. In the same way, if there is not a holy … Oiled by Joy
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The Compass
Sometimes I wish I had a map in life. Something that told me exactly which decisions to make and which direction to take. Should I take this job or that one? Should I marry this person or that person? Should I go to this college or that one? What career path should I choose? Which…
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The Easy Swing
I have been getting more into golf this year, and one of the biggest lessons I have been learning is to let the club do the work. When I first started playing, I swung as hard as I possibly could every time. The result was almost always the same. The ball would shoot off into…
The Bigger Picture
The Bigger Picture 