Monthly Archives: August 2011

NUTS

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

There I stood, puzzle piece in hand and mouth open while two people (one of them my wife) laughed hysterically at me.  My wife and her friend had decided to tear into a puzzle they had gotten for one of … Continue reading →

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Move Or Die

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

“We’re at 12th andJefferson.”  This was my description of Four Rivers’ Paducah campus to someone who was interested in attending.  And as soon as the words left my mouth I immediately despised what I had just said.  My issue wasn’t with … Continue reading →

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Pardon Me, Do You Have Change?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by

During any given evening, the following banter can be overheard at our dinner table: Any one or all three kids: “I don’t like that.”  My wife or me: “How do you know? You haven’t tried it.”  Any one or all … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Great Story?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

What’s the secret to a great story? Teachers and mentors at writing conferences I’ve attended have told me it’s having a lead character who desires something with every fiber of their being, but cannot have it. This story line works great in fiction but this past week I witnessed it in real … Continue reading →

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The Fork In The Road

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

Get or married or not? Accept Jesus or not. Have kids or not? Work in this field or that field? Live in this community or that one? Worship with this congregation or another?  Our life’s journey will present a handful … Continue reading →

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Sleepless In Jerusalem

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

It robs your mind of peace, haunts your sanctuary of dreams, and plagues your waking hours. In its grip, nights become endless playback loops and days become mere tasks to stumble through. Regret is powerful. And we’ve all experienced its miserable companionship.  But the sadness of … Continue reading →

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Remember Your Lions

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

Do you remember the last time God came up big for you? Remember when things looked bleak, but couldn’t have turned out better? Or maybe things turned out horrible, but you still grew through the pain, emerging stronger for having … Continue reading →

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River Groups Blog is BACK!

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

After a couple of months of hiatus, I am starting up the River Groups blog beginning today! First of all I want to give a sincere “thank you” for allowing me to take a break over the summer. I also … Continue reading →

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