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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

Monday, January 5, 2026

Is your confidence in you, or in God?


 

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A rare sighting: Rachel at the beach


 

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Who is this visitor from the far north?


 

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This is how we got from Oak Lawn to Port Charlotte


 

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There's a villain in the Christmas story -- Christmas Eve 2025


 

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God wouldn't give it, if it was impossible for you to receive it. -- Merry Christmas


 

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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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