Marriage Made in Heaven

December 4, 2009 by

This is now the second post in a series entitled: “Lessons from the Holy Family.” (Read the first post by clicking here: A “God” Thing.) And the second lesson we learn from the holy family (Mary, Joseph and Jesus) is this: Marriage is between a man and a man or a woman and a woman […]

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Shout with Joy (chorus)

November 28, 2009 by

Pastor Mike shares his worship chorus based on Psalm 126.

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A “God” Thing

November 27, 2009 by

This is the first post in a series over the next four weeks leading up to Christmas entitled: “Lessons from the Holy Family.” The holy family I’m talking about is none other than the holy family of old: the Virgin named Mary, Joseph her husband and the Christ child. And the first lesson from the […]

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Why I’m Glad I’m Not Chris Brogan or Guy Kawasaki

November 13, 2009 by

Now at the outset I must concede the fact doesn’t escape me that some will read this just because of the big names mentioned. (Ya think?) Notwithstanding I do have a sincere purpose (it’s not to gain traction) and indeed am glad I’m neither CB or GK (or any other guru in the social media […]

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The Power of Appreciation

November 10, 2009 by

“And a voice came from heaven: ‘You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.’” (Mark 1:11; NIV) My son, Michael, had a writing test a few years ago. My wife, Kim, and I were very anxious about how he would perform. Of course, Kim had invested much time and energy […]

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6 More Women-5 More Lessons

November 8, 2009 by

Pastor Mike highlights six more women in the Bible and a central lesson from their stories: Rahab, Deborah, Michal, the Queen of Sheba, Elizabeth and Mary.

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A Biblical Look At Hell

November 4, 2009 by

Pastor Mike shares what the Scriptures have to say about a place you don’t want to go.

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Throwing Caution to the Wind

October 25, 2009 by

“He who watches the wind will not sow and he who looks at the clouds will not reap.” (Ecclesiastes 11:4) Risk taking. Sure there is wisdom in cautiousness and being careful and weighing this and that before we proceed. And prudence requires that we act in just such a way especially when others are involved […]

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5 Things Jesus Refused to Do (in 30 seconds)

October 24, 2009 by

Pastor Mike offers a twist on the question: What would Jesus do? This is about what Jesus wouldn’t do. (If you can’t see this video, click here.)

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Was Jesus a Liberal or a Conservative? (Part 3)

October 17, 2009 by

Pastor Mike talks about Christ and continues to wonder what His politics might have been.

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