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This blog contains comments and teaching regarding living the Christian faith and comments on the intersection of faith and many other aspects of life from pop culture to science. It also has some stories--hopefully they are amusing stories--from my life. ~Dan

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Perhaps God is calling you to do something about it


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Monday, October 30, 2017

Sometimes a little smooth jazz is just what the doctor ordered


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Labels: Dan Marler vlog, Guitar, Guitar instrumental, guitar work, jazz, smooth jazz, vlogger, YouTuber

Saturday, October 28, 2017

Chasing after the right thing


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Labels: christianity, Dan Marler vlog, God's Kingdom, humor, Kingdom of God, seek first the kingdom, vlogger, YouTuber

Responding to one of Jesus' amazing claims...


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Thursday, October 26, 2017

Unwind, relax and enjoy some soothing music...


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When your gifts, on a scale of 1 to 10, are a... 3


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Labels: Dan Marler vlog, leadership, living for God, serving God, spiritual gifts, vlogger, YouTuber

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Let's not allow circumstances to dictate our lives


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Labels: Christ, Christ who gives me strength, circumstances, Contentment, Dan Marler vlog, Philippians, Philippians 4:13, vlogger, YouTuber

Which bet are you making?


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Labels: Blaise Pascal, Dan Marler vlog, God is good, living for God, Pascal's wager, vlogger, YouTuber

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Being receivers and givers when the church gathers


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He was surprised people weren't thankful


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Labels: appreciation, Dan Marler vlog, gratitude, Thankfulness, veterans, vlogger, YouTuber

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Do you have a compartment for God?


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Labels: compartmentalize God, Dan Marler vlog, Facebook LIVE, God, humor, vlogger, YouTuber

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

The perspective that we choose matters.


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Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Can we have a beneficial moral discussion without having an objective source of morality?


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Labels: Dan Marler vlog, Facebook LIVE, God, influence of God, morality, objective morality, subjective morality, vlogger, YouTuber

Called to love others even when it isn't easy.


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Labels: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, agape, Dan Marler vlog, God is love, love, love of God, love others, YouTuber

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Dealing with a big mess.


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Labels: Beethoven, Dan Marler vlog, difficulty, don't give up, life is messy, move forward, vlogger, YouTuber

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Let's not try to straighten out everybody on the internet.


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Labels: comments, Dan Marler vlog, internet, opinion, vlogger, YouTuber

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Assurance of something more...


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Labels: assurance, Dan Marler vlog, death, eternity, grief, hope, vlogger, YouTuber

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Believe there is hope because with God there is always hope!


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Labels: Dan Marler vlog, Facebook LIVE, hope, hopeful, optimistic, Romans 15:13, vlogger, YouTuber

Monday, October 9, 2017

Being honest with ourselves about... Ourselves!


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Sunday, October 8, 2017

Followers of Jesus are not justified in hating anyone.


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Saturday, October 7, 2017

Do not hate others. Why? Because God wants to protect you.


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Friday, October 6, 2017

Three reasons to enjoy weddings


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Thursday, October 5, 2017

Is there anyone with some maturity in the room?


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Wednesday, October 4, 2017

A life of learning, growth and rigorous study... sort of.


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Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Don't let fear win. God still loves you!


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Monday, October 2, 2017

Some thoughts on the tragic Las Vegas shooting


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Sunday, October 1, 2017

A few moments from the service on 10/1/17


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      • Chasing after the right thing
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      • When your gifts, on a scale of 1 to 10, are a... 3
      • Let's not allow circumstances to dictate our lives
      • Which bet are you making?
      • Being receivers and givers when the church gathers
      • He was surprised people weren't thankful
      • Do you have a compartment for God?
      • The perspective that we choose matters.
      • Can we have a beneficial moral discussion without ...
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      • Dealing with a big mess.
      • Let's not try to straighten out everybody on the i...
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Dan Marler is the pastor of the First Church of God in Oak Lawn, IL. Dan worked in radio and spent a number of years in the business world before experiencing a call to ministry. He became pastor of the First Church of God in 1993. Dan is an author, blogger, musician, podcaster and on a part time basis he works as a ninja (but don't tell anyone).
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