• 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.  So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.” Let me tell you a story… We recently had a lady come to faith in Jesus. She was baptized a few weeks ago and will…

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  • Often times when people repeat things over and over again, they are doing it intentionally because they really want you to get the point, the message, the emphasis. Notice what Jesus keeps repeating: Matthew 18:4 “Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 20:26 “It shall not be so…

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  • “I have no greater desire than for my children to know and love and follow the Lord Jesus Christ.” Ministry is a blessing. And I do hope and pray that God would be pleased to use me to lead others to Him. But when it comes to my very own children, my passion is deep…

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  • With our third son on the way and due very soon, we needed to get JJ moved out of a crib and Eli moved into JJ’s room. We did that this past weekend. Here is a video of us surprising JJ with his new bed. There are countless joys in parenting. This is one!

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  • After preaching on Fasting recently, I’ve learned this about fasting: (it comes from Matthew 6:16-18) How not to fast: do not look gloomy do not do it to be seen by others do not do it looking for earthly reward (which is praise of man) How to fast: anoint your head wash your face do…

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  • Life is not about you. This quote is good. We need to not be so selfish. “To consider persons and events and situations only in the light of their effect upon myself is to live on the doorstep of hell.” -Thomas Merton

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