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Posted on September 8, 2021September 7, 2021

Does age matter?

When you're old it's important to be young at heart--to avoid the cynicism that so easily comes as a result of chronic disappointment. Can we…

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Posted on July 26, 2021July 26, 2021

Live or die

One of C.S. Lewis's many goals is to prepare his readers to die with hope, courage, and honor. The theme pops up consistently in his…

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Posted on July 23, 2021July 22, 2021

Like a bad dream

Thus far, I've had two careers: one as a surgical nurse; one as a pastor. Both have been tremendously rewarding. Both have also given me…

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Posted on July 2, 2021June 30, 2021

Transcendent beauty

There's a powerful moment in J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, The Return of the King, when Sam is encouraged by the light of a star. He's engaged…

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Posted on May 13, 2021May 13, 2021

Fear of death

C.S. Lewis, in his address “Learning in War-Time” outlines several rivals to our work–things that make it hard to be productive, especially when there is…

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Posted on April 10, 2021April 5, 2021

Half full?

Do you tend toward optimism or pessimism? J.I. Packer explains the difference between blind optimism and genuine Christian hope: Optimism hopes for the best without…

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Posted on March 27, 2021March 22, 2021

Wedding

Today I have the profound privilege of joining a bride and groom in Holy Matrimony. When I took this pastoral role in this college town--it…

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Posted on March 25, 2021March 11, 2021

Anticlimax

anticlimax noun a disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events Saturday nights are special at our house. We upgrade the meal, pull out the table cloth and…

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Posted on February 11, 2021February 4, 2021

Yes and No

There are Yes People--who quickly say yes knowing that they might not be able to fulfill the request. The upside is that the Yes Person…

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Posted on February 8, 2021February 4, 2021

Goodbyes

My Mother-in-law doesn't like long goodbyes. She wants them short and sweet--no sense in prolonging the pain. She's not too abrupt, mind you, but she…

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