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Rules of the Road
Dear class, Winter is once again upon us in Minnesota. It comes as a shock every year, I know. So far north and it snows. Go figure. As this hits us as a surprise every season, let us once again review some basics of road and traffic safety. 1. It is a very good idea to clear OFF your windshield…
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new book to review
A new book in a series from Thomas Nelson. The first few pages have drawn me in as I hear this ancient call to prayer once again.
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What’s missing?
Downtown Minneapolis. A place where football is played. What seems to be missing?
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Metrodome Collapse
Doesn’t look like they’ll get that game in today!
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Prepare the Way
Reflecting on Matthew 3 for his Advent message in 1928, Dietrich Bonhoeffer said this: We have become so accustomed to the idea of divine love and of God’s coming at Christmas that we no longer feel the shiver of fear that God’s coming should arouse in us… The coming of God is truly not only glad tidings, but first of…
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Am I prepared?
More than the question, “Am I prepared?” Am I preparing the way? Am I communicating Christ in compassion? Am I lifting up hands that hang down? Am I allowing my heart to be ready for the coming of Christ? 1 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea 2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom…
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Two Great Pastoral Models
There are more and I want to develop that thought, but two great models of pastoral ministry influencing my thinking right now: Tim Keller (below left) and Eugene Peterson (below right). I am starting to learn more about Keller. Peterson I have admired for so long and LOVE his books. Keller is becoming a model I truly enjoy watching as…
