Expectant Exiles
When Babylon conquered Judah, the pagan king gathered a group of exiles to alter their worldview in order to reconstruct the whole nation. A small group heeded the biblical command regarding exile expectations and remained expectant of how God could use them during that time.…
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Down But Not Out
The people of God know what it is like to be down but not out. No matter the opposition we encounter, our God continues to hold us steadfast.…
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Why Homeschooling Is Different Than Hybrid-Schooling
COVID-19 forced many parents to finish up the school year in a hybrid format. For those who were overwhelmed by that experience, that is not the same as homeschooling.…
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It’s Not “Blessed Are the Peacekeepers”
With all the unrest in our culture, I feel as if a lot of people are either troublemakers, peacekeepers, but we rarely find peacemakers.…
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The Looming Decision for COVID Education
I have talked with so many parents who are concerned with the unknown situation regarding their children's education during these anxious times we live in due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are now in July, and most parents are holding their breath awaiting an imminent decision with serious implications.…
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Don’t Be Surprised by the Supreme Court
Over the last few weeks, the Supreme Court has made some decisions that were surprising to many. The apparent conservative majority among the justices was supposed to ensure that significant cases regarding ethical issues would be destined to lean toward conservative conclusions. That has not been the case.…
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My COVID-19 Test Results
When I heard they were testing for the COVID-19 antibodies at the Blood Connection, my curiosity was killing me. You see, I thought I had "the Rona" back in February. I was shocked by the results.…
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Don’t Pause During a Pandemic
Crises have a way of clarifying who we are. Trials do change us, but they often reveal us more than anything else. The…
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Leading Towards Regathering Practically
I was honored to discuss “Leading Towards Regathering Practically” with fellow pastors in South Carolina who are all also great friends. It was…
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Questions to Answer Before Reopening Church Gatherings
As a culture walking through the uncharted territory of an international pandemic, we know that we have to begin the process of reopening…
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I Pledge Allegiance
As we live our lives on the earth, we are never to forget that our citizenship is in heaven. Ultimately, we belong to…
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If Nothing Is Missing in Your Online Worship
Our church has been streaming services for years. We make it available for those who are homebound or traveling. We have a pretty…
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