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How to Slay Mr. Complacency
By now, your yearly goals or new year’s resolutions may have begun to make that fatal transition from a daily motivational compass to a mere “good idea” you dreamt up a couple months ago. The temptation toward complacency is a pervasive reality in our fallen world,...
The Solution or The Problem?
I’ve been reading a lot of debate about gun violence, gun laws, the second amendment, and safety in schools and the community, so I figured I’d jump on here and offer my two-cents worth, if it’s even worth that much. Rather than making blanket statements about a...
A Good Place to Start
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer....
Peace in The Valley
Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end... Is. 9:7 Praise God that the troubles that come our way will all be gone one day.
Even Through All This
I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I...
“Where Do We Go From Here, Daddy?”
In the blink of an eye, nine months is here and gone. Now with three gorgeous daughters (and a stud of a little man) on the scene, the question is, “Where do we go from here, Daddy?” As a father, I hold the unique responsibility of shepherding my children toward a...
Swarthout Family Update: Julia’s Home!
But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children’s children— with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts. Ps. 113:17-18
Our Mission as the Snow Melts
In the blink of an eye, some of the most unreached people groups in the world could have the same neighborhood access code as us, and be seen only for seconds at a time as they open the door just enough to grab the smiley-face cardboard box of their front porch each week…
Sweet Words, Less Worries
Words from the mouth of the wise are gracious, but fools are consumed by their own lips. Ecc. 10:12 Keep your words sweet. You may have to eat them!
Problem Solved
I’ll never forget the day my Christian Worldview professor said, “An alcoholic's biggest problem is not that they’re addicted to alcohol. The problem for the alcoholic is that he’s at war with the God of the universe!” Coming from a family riddled with alcoholism,...