COVID-19, CF, & the Bible

Evidence has shown that people with underlying health conditions, including lung disease, seem to be at greater risk of serious illness from COVID-19. –CFF.org I have been watching the news and reading updates from the CDC lately and been praying. I am […]

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Fish, Theater, & Offerings

At reYouth this past week I preached on the story of the teen that gave his lunch up when the disciples asked the crowd of 5,000+. It was a long hot day and the crowd that had been following Jesus were getting […]

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Grace and Tree Branches

During our family retreat, I took Grace to the river front area. Her little hand in mine. She was talking up a storm and pointing to everything and asking broken English questions (she is two!). I asked her if she wanted to […]

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Proud Daddy!

I have never been more proud. I thought I was proud when they each took their first steps. I was proud when they said “DaDa” and “Arrgh”. But this, this was next level. Watching each of my kids present the Gospel in […]

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Be There

Be there. I cannot stress the importance of being there. Tonight some of our teenagers put on a practice performance for their families for an upcoming theater competition. It was amazing. My wife directed it and did an absolutely great job! I […]

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God and Netflex

I really left youth so pumped and inspired last night. It was one of those lessons where I could see the teens getting it. I stressed that they go home and re-read the chapter and have more conversations with God. To often […]

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Ripped Tortillas

Scars. We all have them. Some of us grew up in a divorced home. Some lost loved ones. Others got picked on because they looked different. Braces anyone?! Some got laid off instead of promoted. Some have teens in total rebellion. Some […]

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Let it Go

What can be, won’t be, until you let go of what could have been. -Pastor Greg Kennedy I joined hundreds of others online to watch the live Memorial Service for Pastor Greg at Open Door Church tonight. What a legacy. The service […]

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Help Others Immediately

“So reach out and welcome one another to God’s glory. Jesus did it; now you do it! Jesus, staying true to God’s purposes, reached out in a special way to the Jewish insiders so that the old ancestral promises would come true […]

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Sacred. Wait meant to type: Scared!

Have you ever been gripped in fear? I’m talking heart jumping out of your chest, head pounding, and cold sweats fear? Sorry I just sent half of you to a really dark place! But seriously we all deal with fear in our […]

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