Running the Triathlon of Faith

Last fall I had the chance to watch athletes cross the finish line for an Ironman Triathlon. This is a grueling race that requires those who enter to swim 1.2-miles, bike 56-miles, and run 13.1 miles. Some of the people who finished looked like they could do another marathon, while others barely made it across […]

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What is That Smell?

As I read the book of Numbers in the Bible, it amazes me how many feasts and sacrifices God calls the Israelites to perform. There are numerous sacrifices of animals required in God’s ordinances as atonement for their sins. I can imagine the smell of these sacrifices permeating the camp. The Israelites would have a […]

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Prayer Journal 

Strengthen me Lord to bear the cross you have given me, the cross you have crafted for me to carry. You have equipped me with the ability to carry this cross, given me the muscle, bones, and mind to hoist it upon my shoulders. You have prepared me for this moment, as you have every […]

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New Year, New Publication Schedule

Starting in January, a new publication schedule begins with posts only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A new series “Answering the Call” starts tomorrow, and runs every Tuesday for at least the next three months. This series will explore how people in the Bible responded to the moment God called them. Each Thursday in January, there […]

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Publication Schedule Changes

As we approach a new year, I will be phasing out a few of my regular posts. Starting in December, I will no longer post Prayer Journey on Mondays. I also plan to discontinue Sunday Praise posts at the end of the year. Friday Faith posts will also be paused after tomorrow. Starting in January, […]

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