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2/6/2020 0 Comments

Genesis

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​Walt Henrichsen, a godly man now in heaven, once said, “For the Christian, the only reliable revelation of God is the Bible.”  Reading the Bible is a great adventure in the pursuit of wisdom.  And the first book, Genesis, is incredibly important.  If we study Genesis we learn amazing truths and this initial book helps explain the following 65 books.  Why is Genesis so important?  ​

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7/6/2019 1 Comment

Point Man

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The best book I have read for men to be godly husbands and fathers is Point Man by Steve Farrar.  I gave this book my highest rating of 5 stars because of the frankness, realness and quality content Steve delivers.  Dr. Farrar describes the challenge of leading a patrol in Vietnam and likens it to leading a family through the chaos of American culture.

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1/5/2019 0 Comments

How Sensible Are You?

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Lisa was quite frustrated with Jacov.  He and his wife were not in agreement when it came to living sensibly.  She wisely stewarded resources while he grew up living lavishly.  Their arguments over finances and possessions put significant strain on their marriage. His lack of preparation and impatience often caused them unnecessary challenges. Finally, in desperation to bring peace, Jacov found a marriage counselor that he and Lisa could go to for help.  To their surprise, the counselor actually made their sessions pleasant and more importantly, he equipped them with ten guidelines to help them live sensibly. He encouraged them that if they both observed these recommendations they should have less friction and fighting in their marriage


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5/14/2017 0 Comments

Willpower

Joe works hard at work and by the time he gets home he is exhausted.  Too often he is impatient with his children and snaps at his wife. When he loses his temper and yells at her it is not because he wants to be a jerk or to act in such an unloving manner. The fact is his willpower is nearly sapped.  Unfortunately, because of this, he is also insensitive to the fact that his wife, Alice, is also exhausted from watching high-energy children and operating at the tail end of being sick.  Her willpower and ability to understand his feelings is also at a low end. 

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8/31/2016 0 Comments

Mark's Story

Mark was one of my soldiers when I commanded D Company 3/502ndInfantry in the 101stAirborne (Air Assault) Division.  How encouraging it is over 30 years later to hear his story and vision for manhood!  It is a story about choosing the right path and may it bless you.
 

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3/21/2016 0 Comments

Read It Every Day

Forty-four men wrote over a period of sixteen centuries sixty-six books that display coherent unity and progressive revelation from Genesis to Revelation.[1] The Bible reveals God’s redemption plan for humanity. It offers the best leadership, marriage, child-raising, family-relations, financial, conduct, attitude, character, teamwork, physical, spiritual, emotional and wisdom-producing advice and instruction on the planet. Yet, I believe we would be shocked, if we knew how many Jesus-followers have never read through this supreme gift from God. 


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1/25/2015 0 Comments

Clean the Inside

​We sang in worship this morning a song that included a desire to present to God an inside that was both clean and committed.  It reminded me of the words of another song, “Cleanse my heart O God.”  I’ve probably sung that song a hundred times without dwelling on the fact that unless my focus is heart-centric cleansing is superficial at best.  In any area that I have not surrendered to God from the core of my being, I continue to struggle.  For example, I know that when my wife is talking to me I should listen.  Yet, because I am intent on getting my work done or enjoying my activity, I do not give her my full attention. Mentally I ought to be able to fix inattentiveness and focus on what Kathleen is saying but without a surrendered heart it is just not so.  The problem at the core is I am more concerned with my things than with her things. 

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8/5/2012 0 Comments

The Three P's

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Colossians 3:5,8,12,13—Therefore, put to death what belongs to your worldly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desire, and greed, which is idolatry . . . But now you must also put away all the following: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and filthy language from your mouth . . . Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience, accepting one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another.  Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive.
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2/14/2009 0 Comments

Valentines Day

When it comes to romance, maybe the wise thing for us to remember is that one day cannot offset 364 days. How we love the rest of the year speaks infinitely louder than the most creative gifts given on February 14.  
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I believe there are four keys to making a marriage prosper and endure and guys if we don’t get this, we are doomed to a lot of hardship.  (Apologies to the unmarried and to gals, but this Reveration is for married men or those engaged to be married).  

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11/15/2007 0 Comments

Unequal II

The telephone rang and it was Effron.  Unfortunately, my suspicions were correct.  He called to cancel what should have been our second meeting. He was exceedingly polite. I hoped to discuss his hang-ups concerning Jesus but he stated that he did not want me to be disappointed and that at this point in his life he really was not concerned with examining who Jesus is.  “Effron, when you are ready to tackle tough issues, please call me.”  “I will,” he said and parted with a final comment, “I love you.”  That took me by surprise.  

Most likely Effron and Ramona* will find a Justice of the Peace to seal their illicit union.  Some day, Effron will face Jesus.  I pray it will be from a position of faith.  Will Ramona confess compromising truth to marry him?  I pray she will turn back to the Lord and repent lest her walk be shelved on the altar of pleasure.   

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11/13/2007 0 Comments

Unequal

​The telephone rang and it was Effron.  He and I played soccer together for over 10 years but we had not seen each other in quite awhile.  After some catching-up small talk, Effron asked if I would be willing to officiate his impending marriage to Ramona*.  I shared with him that I would be honored but first I would need to meet with them three times to do premarital counseling.  He sounded a little surprised but agreed and so we set a night to meet.

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7/2/2003 0 Comments

Marriage--Conflict Resolution

​Julie* smiled at me but her radiant ivories could not hide eyes that hurt.  In five years with Curt he had yet to give her flowers.  She would drop hints.  Once,she shared why her dad gave her mother special plants.  But practical Curt mentally pictured shriveled bouquets and concluded why waste money on something that won’t last.   Curt did not understand that flowers were not the real issue.

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2/8/2001 0 Comments

Marriage

​The story is told of a conversation between a teenager and his grandfather.  The young man said, “Gee Grampa, your generation didn’t have all these social diseases.  What did you wear to have safe sex?”  The wise old gentleman replied, “A wedding ring.”

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9/11/2000 0 Comments

Follow--He Left His Wife

​Aber and I sat at the table and dipped the addicting chips in delicious hot sauce. Aber asked if we could meet.  He was spiritually hungry, eager to learn more about God.  After our usual chitchat he shared about a vivacious gal at work on his team.  She had recently moved to Oregon from Massachusetts.  He noted her athleticism and that the two of them were working out three times a week during lunch.  He was losing weight and felt great.  Not surprisingly, the chips I’d been munching lost their flavor.

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11/8/1999 0 Comments

Abandonment

​Occasionally that day will come when she does not feel well. Yet instead of focusing on herself, she labors to provide for her family.  She homeschools three growing kids without complaining, faithfully manages a household whose routine is weekly interrupted by the unknown flow of people that come with the territory called ministry.  Her efficiency is absolutely amazing.  Her refusal to complain is inspiring.

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1/3/1999 0 Comments

Loyalty

​The beginning of the year is a time when people in our society reflect.  For many, new resolutions and goals are forged on the gold-embossed pages of a new journal.  Yet as the past is closed for the door of tomorrow a timeless God is not concerned with another year.  His word makes His question clear—are we loyal to Him?

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