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The Gospel of the Good Finish (memorial for Jerry Thornhill)

For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown … Continue reading

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A Father’s Lament

Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon me, even as I hope in you.My son has gone into the far country, and I can’t see his face.I am confused, furious, and in despair that despite my deep love for … Continue reading

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The Look of Love

Keep me as the apple of Your eye;Hide me under the shadow of Your wings.  Psalm 17:8 Most of us believe that to mark this world, we need to do something big. We need to pastor a large church, get published, … Continue reading

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Trust the Wild Goose

Be merciful to those who doubt. – Jude 1:22 Dear Brothers and Sisters of the Jesus way, I hope this letter finds you passionately pursuing the Man from Galilee and that your soul is flourishing. I have something that I … Continue reading

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Living in the Smile of God

“Sometimes fear does not subside, and we must choose to do it afraid.”  – Elisabeth Elliot When have you been most afraid? I could tell you about breaking my leg in the wilderness and lying on the ground for two … Continue reading

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Chapter Six of an Unnamed Novel

Chapter 6 When they got to the bottom of the road they, took the saddles off the horses, rubbed them down, fed them some grain, and released them into the corral. The boy said they could spend the night in … Continue reading

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My Top Reads for 2022

A person who won’t read has no advantage over one who can’t read. – Mark Twain Reading has been a passion of mine all my life. I read between two and three hours every day. I thought I would break … Continue reading

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Christmas Grace

And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. – Saint Paul During this holiday season, many of us are looking forward to having family around a table for a meal. This … Continue reading

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When Up There Comes Down Here

He shall judge between the nations,    and shall arbitrate for many peoples;they shall beat their swords into plowshares,    and their spears into pruning hooks;nation shall not lift up sword against nation,    neither shall they learn war any more. Isaiah 2:4 This is a … Continue reading

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Heaven’s Gentle Rain

You don’t have because you don’t ask God. James 4:2 All you need to do in order to start God speaking is fix your attention on Him first thing in the morning. Look up at the ceiling and say: Lord, … Continue reading

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