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Weekly Newsletter

August 26, 2016

finding wisdom in a foolish world

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There are days in which it feels like darkness is winning. You fight as hard as you can to save the marriage, but it ends. The common symptoms have an uncommon diagnosis. As you are grieving one tragedy, another occurs. Every flip of the channel shows a new angle on evil in the world. As the calendar changes, your body shows signs of decay. There are moments in which the light is fading and itContinue Reading...

Everybody likes the benefits. Workers like paid vacation. School children love recess. Returning customers enjoy a 10% discount. Relationships are full of benefits. It’s a comfort to know someone always has my back, is on my side, and sees me eye-to-eye. Some of the first benefits of a new relationship is the comfort in knowing you always have a date for Friday night, but as a relationship matures, so do the benefits. Some of my favoriteContinue Reading...

One of the most surprising aspects of the pastorate is coming in contact with families who no longer speak. Feelings were hurt. Careless words spoken. Time has passed with no contact. It happens between parents and children, adult siblings, married couples with their in-laws, and a variety of relationships. Each time it is heartbreaking. Families are meant to love each other. No one grows up hoping to lose contact with their parent or refusing toContinue Reading...

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