Category Archives: Life Lessons

The Church in Action (Acts 1)

Posted on January 27, 2020 by

Several years ago, I spent my morning devotional time studying through the book of Acts.  Each week I dug into one chapter, recording my observations, insights, and questions.  I gained a great deal from the study; my mind was stretched … Continue reading →

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Better Man (Part IV)

Posted on December 3, 2019 by

This is the final installment of a series of posts on a biblical understanding of a godly man.  You can read previous posts here:  Part 1,  Part 2,  Part 3. _______________________ Men are to be proactive to serve others Genesis … Continue reading →

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Better Men (Part 2)

Posted on November 19, 2019 by

In a previous post, I presented the opening section of an article that seeks to present a biblical understanding of godly manhood.  In this section, I lay out the first of three essential qualities that combine to help men become … Continue reading →

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Thank Full

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

It’s not every day that you move into the home of a stranger.  Seven years ago, this fall, Melody and her husband, Sandy, offered us their home as we moved to Cambridge to serve at Heritage.  I (Linda) had met … Continue reading →

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The Heart of the Preacher: Book Launch

Posted on October 9, 2019 by

Today is a joyful day for us.  It’s the official book launch day for the book that I (Rick) wrote entitled The Heart of the Preacher.   (The best price right now is from Christian Book Distributors, but you can also … Continue reading →

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Remembering my Dad

Posted on September 18, 2019 by

Today, September 18th, is my dad’s birthday.  If he were still living on earth, he would turn 90 today.  Shortly after his upward call to glory, I wrote some of my reflections on his impact on me as a father.  … Continue reading →

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Science and Faith (Good Question Series)

Posted on September 10, 2019 by

Some people would have us believe that scientific breakthroughs have made spiritual belief unnecessary.  This is a theory the facts won’t support.  If anything, modern science has revealed our need for something more than modern science! For all its benefits, … Continue reading →

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