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Seeking to Win a Friend (who turns out to be resistant)
When I came to faith in Christ and my life began to change, the Lord gave me a real heart for lost friends. All of mine but one were lost. One in particular was my hunting, fishing, and dating...
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Moving From One Circle to the Next
Sunday’s message (April 11) raised thoughtful questions from a couple of church members. They indicated that the three circles diagram, as it relates to the family, was helpful but wondered how they...
View ArticleI Love Shandon…part 2
Shandon Baptist is a tremendous treat to attend and participate in. The way you are singing and worshipping the Lord is really special. I’m grateful for the way God has grown your ability to worship...
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Tips for the Next Time you Snooze During a Sermon!
When you have trouble keeping your mind on your Bible reading, praying, or on a sermon (never happens at Shandon – right?), here are a few tips: 1) Don’t expect too much of yourself. When you do, in...
View ArticleWhy Works Don’t Work
The doctrine of works righteousness (salvation by good works) sounds so ancient. Really, when was the last time somebody urged you to shore up your trip to heaven or your security in Christ by taking...
View ArticleThe Real Costs of Gambling
I have been asked by a few people over the last few weeks, “Why are you against gambling? What difference does it make?” Let me try to explain. What I talked about a few weeks ago was...
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Winning with Grace, Losing with Faith
In a sermon a few weeks ago I made the offhand remark that parents should teach their children to win with grace and lose with faith. Elizabeth Gibbons’ thoughtfully asked...
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How to Develop a Strategy for Winning – Pt. 1
No one can win at everything nor can anyone win all the time at anything. But everyone can plan to win. You could substitute the word “succeed” for the word “win” and the above sentence...
View ArticleHow to Develop a Strategy for Winning – Pt. 2
(This is a continuation of my last blog – part 1. We are discussing strategies for winning based on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27) 3. AIM CLEARLY (vs. 26) Paul says, “I run in such a way as not...
View ArticleHope and Its Hold on You
The Bible encourages us to lay hold of the hope that is within us. However, there are times when the difficulties that face us seem so overwhelming it’s not enough to know I could find it if I only...
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