Skeptical of Internet Quotes

“I am skeptical of many quotes that I encounter on the Internet.  They sometimes appear to be inaccurate and the source of the quotes seems suspicious.” – Aristotle.

*NOTE:  I wish I could say I wrote this joke.  I didn't.  I heard someone say a variation of it recently.  It's clever, huh?

A Visit To Anderson University Homecoming

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Growing Older vs. Growing Up

“Growing older is mandatory. Growing up is optional.” – Anonymous.  It is helpful and important for us to walk closely with God; think; pay attention; relate with others authentically; and, in general, learn the lessons that life offers.  This will help us gain wisdom as our years accumulate.

Up And At 'Em

Sunday, 7:52 a.m. 

Shhhh, listen.  Do you hear that?  ...Yep, that’s the sound of people rising and getting ready for church.  It’s fantastic!  ..…Okay.  Hold on.  ....That other sound was someone getting back into bed.  I guess we’re going to have to crank the volume on the sound system a little bit louder during the worship team run-thru to get that person up and out of bed.

Real Love Is Not For Wimps

Part of the fun of true love is really getting to know a person. And, of course, part of the genuine challenge of true love is really getting to know a person. It’s not as easy as it sounds. Real love is not for wimps.

Leaving For Homecoming At AU

We'll be leaving for Anderson Univ. (Indiana) soon for homecoming weekend, then back home tomorrow evening. Yes, it’s true, the state of Illinois has had some troubles over the past few years but I’m hoping all of that will be cleared up and things will be perfect here in our fine state when I return. .….That’s a pretty reasonable expectation, isn’t it?

P.S.  If you're a bad guy, you should know that there are people staying at our house.  Oh... and several of these folks are dangerous Shaolin Priest Kung Fu experts.  So, don't get any wise ideas!

We Need A Power Beyond Our Selves

In order to consistently live the way that Jesus calls us to live, there is a power far beyond our selves that is required.  This is one of the significant ways that the Holy Spirit works in the life of the follower of Christ.  It is the Holy Spirit who gives us power to do the things that we cannot do on our own.

With Author Stephen Mansfield

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Reason And Faith Work Together

Reason and Faith are not mutually exclusive or inherently at odds with each other.  The one can enhance the other. “Faith is ultimately the gift of the Holy Spirit. But in showing that there are excellent reasons for Christian belief, we can lead unbelievers to a place where they may be more open to the Spirit’s work.” –Garry DeWeese.

It's A Good Thing To Have Friends - Audio Podcast

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I'm Surprised By The Many Blessings

When I take time to honestly think about the many good things in my life, I hate to say it, but I’m usually surprised.  I, sort of, forget how blessed I am.  I have much to be thankful for.  I hope that’s true for you, too! 

We Love Because He First Loved Us

Sometimes people are cranky and not very lovable. Love them anyhow. Some people will resist our genuine attempts to love them. Love them anyhow. Sometimes people won’t appreciate our love for them. Love them anyhow. We don’t love based on “who” people are or “how” they respond. “We love because He first loved us.” 1John 4:19