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Jesus Sees Us; Devo, John 1:43-51

Philip and Nathaniel follow Jesus. I don’t know why Nathaniel was under the fig tree, but Jesus’s divine knowledge of the occasion was enough to persuade Nathaniel that He was indeed the Son of God. Jesus promised Nathaniel he would see much greater things, including angels ascending and descending upon the Son of Man—Jesus’s favorite title for Himself. Sometimes the application of Scripture is…

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What do You Seek? Devo, John 1:235-42

John the Baptizer introduces two of his disciples to Jesus—Andrew and Simon Peter. We don’t often think about these two having first been disciples of John the Baptizer. After John introduced them to Jesus and upon hearing Jesus teach, the two men started following Jesus. Jesus asked them a question we should all consider, “What do you seek?” In response, Andrew and Peter asked Jesus where He…

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Baptism in the Holy Spirit: Daily Devo, John 1:29-34

When I read this passage at face-value, it seems as though John the Baptizer does not know his cousin is the messiah until the Holy Spirit descends in this moment. This was not a premeditated rouse to capture followers for a new religion or cult. Jesus didn’t tell John. John was prepared to testify to whomever the Holy Spirit descended on. I have a feeling Jesus told John to look for the one on…

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On Evaluating a Sermon

I know. It sounds really unspiritual to say we would ever evaluate someone’s sermon. If we are to follow Jesus, we need to know if what we hear from people is, in fact, from Him. It is not bad to think well about what we hear from the pulpit. There is good preaching. There is bad preaching. We are a discerning people. I’m in a phase right now which I am affirming and refining my philosophy of…

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I'm No Prophet or Messiah: Daily Devo, John 1:19-34

John the Baptizer begins his public ministry, comprising mostly preaching Old Testament messianic passages and baptizing Jews who come to him. Some leading Jews come out from Jerusalem to question John, but John was not trying to be the next public teaching figure. Unlike others, he was not claiming to be the literal resurrection of Elijah, the messiah, or even a simple prophet. John had one…

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No One Can See God at Any Time: Daily Devo, John 1:14-18

The Word, Jesus, became flesh. I don’t understand this to mean that the divine transformed into flesh but rather assumed human flesh, such that the human flesh and nature was added to the divine nature without losing the divine nature in any degree or respect. In this incarnation, we were finally able to behold God—full of grace and truth. When we think about the incarnation in terms of…

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Children of God, Born of God and Not The Will of Men: Daily Devo, John 1:6-13

Here, John the Apostle tells us about John the Baptizer. The Baptizer was sent from God to bear witness to the light in fulfillment of Malachi 4:5-6. John the Baptizer told the world that life had finally come into the world as has been promised repetitively since Genesis 3. At this moment, John the Apostle also refers to Jesus as the True Light—the source of life, which is the light of men in…

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Life is the Light of Men, and DArkness Will Not Overcome Life: Daily Devo, John 1:1-5

As I reflect on John’s introduction, I find it interesting to see that the light is not Christ Himself in this instance. Life is the light of men. The Word of God, who is God and is with God in the beginning, is the one in whom life is—from the beginning, not merely from the moment of the cross. Darkness, then, is the absence of life. Most human religion and thought centers its message on death…

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Church Revitalization is not a Bad Word

Whether in church or personal life, we all need seasons of revitalization. Our temptation, though, is to pretend nothing is wrong and conduct business as usual because, if things change, we may look like we failed in our endeavors. I have a reminder for you: The results were never ours to boast about in life or church ministry. We are faithful servants. The results are always in God’s hands—for…

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Make Pastors Small Again

Starting about six years ago, my philosophy of pastoral ministry has changed significantly. The shift was so significant that I ended up quitting the ministry altogether. Part of my departure from ministry had to do with church hurt. Most of it had to do with my pride and the fact that I found my identity in my ministry rather than finding it in Christ alone. As a church member, I became…

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The Problem of Pain: Perfect Paradox

God is perfect, at least that’s what you claim. Tell me how a perfect God can create anything imperfect. Yet, according to your holy book, the very prize of God’s creation fails. The most important of God’s works is also the most depraved and the cause of all suffering in the world. People are selfish. They kill one another. They destroy the earth. They seek self-promotion rather than justice and…

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Custom Live Edge Countertops, Tables, Consoles, Floors, Wall Panels, etc...

This countertop/tabletop features a custom wood slab with an optional epoxy topcoat. Choose your dimensions or upload your specifications. My epoxy countertops / tabletops are: – Scratch-resistant – Water-resistant – Easy to clean – On-site manufacturing available – Guaranteed Smooth Finish *For live-edge tops, the depth measures the narrowest distance between the front and back of the…

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Win a Custom Live-Edge Dining Room Suite in 2025

Skip to Entry Requirements Contact to Commission Your Custom Piece Sop on Etsy This $3500 suite includes: A live-edge or epoxy river tabletop with a color epoxy fill that you choose. A trestle table base. Four benches to set around the table, crafted to match the tabletop. Any reasonable customization and personalization. Here are some examples of my work: Coffee TablesLive-Edge…

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Be Disciplined: The Bible's Instructions Directly to Pastor Search Teams

Paul has explicitly given Timothy the responsibility to protect the church in Ephesus from unsound doctrine. He implies that Timothy is responsible to appoint new pastors and deacons for the church in Ephesus. Paul even provided character qualifications for the two offices and reminded the congregation that, even as people are being appointed, the church as a whole is not to forget to have…

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Dining Table Refinishing

I was contacted by a vendor for one of the four shows our church hosts throughout the year because I work with epoxy. Someone built him a table from some black walnut he had, and, in his words, messed up the epoxy. Here is a picture of the top before I refinished the piece. The gloss was dull, uneven on the top, and discolored the wood so it wasn’t as vibrant as it was before the epoxy was…

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Engravings in Time for Graduation

With material capabilities including glass, metal, wood, leather, and plastics, contact us with your engraving needs this graduation season–or anytime. Shop on Etsy Contact for Custom Requests or On-Site Construction

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Redemption From Religious Burdens: Considering the Gospel of Freedom Against Strange Doctrine in 1 Timothy

We have seen the character qualities we should all strive for in life and ministry. If we are to summarize all the qualifications into one word, I think it should be selflessness. We don’t want to be the types of people who gain for ourselves, whether that be monetarily, positionally, or emotionally. That’s why we are one-spouse types of people and why we aren’t addicted to much wine. Life is not…