Tag Archives: God

But Wait, There’s More!

When my kids were little—especially the oldest—they loved watching infomercials. You know the kind: a 30-minute commercial for some incredible product you never knew you needed. Then came the sales pitch: “How much would you pay?” But wait… there’s more! … Continue reading

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Growing Big by Staying Small

Children grow up fast. Faster than most parents are ready for. One moment they are little kids running through the house, and before you know it they are driving cars, making plans, and starting families of their own. As parents, … Continue reading

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Fifty Days Later

Christmas and Easter are the two holidays most cherished by the Church, and rightly so. They are inseparable. Without the birth of Christ, there would be no cross. Without the cross and resurrection, His birth would have little meaning. Both … Continue reading

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Don’t Like the Weather?

Springtime in Indiana often brings to mind the familiar saying, “If you don’t like the weather, just wait—it will change.” In the span of a single week, we can experience all four seasons. One evening you’re bundling up in 17-degree cold, and … Continue reading

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What’s in a name?

When I was nine years old, my dad took me to a dinner banquet he had been invited to that featured the famed sportscaster, Howard Cosell. I was the only kid in the room. After what felt like a very … Continue reading

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Every day with Jesus!

I like to be good at whatever I do. Some might call that a character flaw—and they may be right—but if I’m going to do something, I at least want a chance to succeed or not embarrass myself. In sports, … Continue reading

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Undefeated?

I drove the shuttle on Tuesday night. It was an extra shift, but they needed more drivers as we welcomed home IU fans returning from Monday night’s College Football Championship Game. On my very first run, I picked up a … Continue reading

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Don’t Make Me Count to…

Three!  You all knew what came next. If you didn’t use that tactic trying to get your kids to do what you told them, your parents probably did.  You know. You tell your kids to head upstairs to bed and … Continue reading

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Say/Do

Last Sunday night at our church, the Senior High group studied Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Pastor Jordan has been leading us through a series called “All of Jesus,” where we’re discovering the person and character of Christ throughout all … Continue reading

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In But Not Of

Some of you know that I recently started driving a shuttle for FastPark, an off-site parking facility near the Indianapolis airport. I haven’t kept it a secret, but I haven’t exactly shouted it from the rooftops either. Before the rumors … Continue reading

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