Tag Archives: Jesus

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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Any Last Words?

Any Last Words? Last words tend to matter. Some are profound. Some… not so much. “I am going to the bathroom to read.” (Looking at you, Elvis Presley.) But when it comes to Jesus’ last recorded words before His ascension, … 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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After Easter: Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary

Easter has come and gone. The baskets are empty, the chocolate is rationed, and the rhythms of everyday life return. The golf clubs have found their way back into the trunk. The lawn mower is tuned up and ready to … Continue reading

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The Triumphal Exit

Easter is more than a day we celebrate – it’s the moment everything changed. In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul makes a bold statement: if Christ has not been raised, our faith is worthless. But the resurrection is not wishful thinking—it … Continue reading

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What are you cheering for?

Anyone have a week that just seems to be grinding along? I am ready for some good news. I am ready for reasons to cheer! Like the story of the autistic barista who had his tip jar stolen, and the community rallied … 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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