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Another Prime Anniversary (17)

17 years ago this day, God blessed me with an amazing helper and friend, my wife Caitlin.

She has been with me through years of want and years of plenty.

We have encouraged each other through college degrees, and she made it possible to finally finish my M.Div. after two attempts and two schools.

We have been members (or “members”) of six churches, four of which I have been in leadership roles of some capacity. She has helped me grow in Christ and as a leader, especially as a pastor. This has helped me step into a new pastoral role, and she is an amazing pastor’s wife.

I know she has grown in Christ, for I have seen it, yet I pray she continues to grow deeper in her love and commitment to Christ and in drawing others nearer to Him.

She’s also beautiful and has become quite the amazing cook!

To quote The Beatles, “and I love her.”

Thank You, Lord, for this blessing. May we be a picture of Christ and His Church.

I love you, Caitlin!

Signed,

Daniel

2026
06/13
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This Sunday at Church: Thank the Lord for another Lord’s Day at Church

For this Sunday here’s what you can do: Thank the Lord for another Lord’s Day at Church.

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2026
05/31
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This Sunday at Church: Thank the Lord if your church has a back-up Worship Leader

We have a few people who can cover the music in an emergency, and we have easy access to a couple other people who can usually step in. It is nice, especially with our music pastor out of town the next two Sundays. It usually makes for a nice change of pace. One time, all our usual people were traveling together! The man who filled in played songs we normally avoid, and it could be felt. I am also thankful for a gracious congregation who was kind, but that person was removed from any list of possible cover. Let us always be grateful for others who can help lead our worship services.

Daniel

For this Sunday here’s what you can do: Thank the Lord if your church has a back-up Worship leader.

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2026
03/08
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VerseD: Psalm 103:2

My soul, praise the Lord, and do not forget all His benefits.

Psalm 103:2 HCSB

God is good, and He does good things for us. Let us praise Him in thankfulness for all He has done, does, and will do.

2026
01/11
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This Sunday at Church: Thanking God for working audio equipment

Having worked in A/V at churches, it is such a thankful thing when the audio works well. More goes wrong than most people realize.

Be thankful for any chirch gathering that flows well!

Daniel

For this Sunday here’s what you can do: Thanking God for working audio equipment.

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2025
11/30
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VerseD: John 8:32

“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

John 8:32, CSB

God deserves our thanks, especially for coming Himself to free us from sin, shame, and separation from Him. We have true freedom when we follow Christ.

2025
11/29
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VerseD: John 6:34

“I am the bread of life,” Jesus told them. “No one who comes to me will ever be hungry, and no one who believes in me will ever be thirsty again.”

John 6:35, CSB

God deserves our thanks, especially for coming down from heaven to us and offering Himself for our redemption.

2025
11/28
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VerseD: John 1:14

The Word became flesh and dwelt  among us. We observed his glory, the glory as the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

John 1:14, CSB

God deserves our thanks, especially for coming to be one of us and reveal Himself and His grace to us, though we are sinful and rebellious.

2025
11/27
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VerseD: Luke 6:38

“Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure — pressed down, shaken together, and running over — will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Luke 6:38, CSB

God deserves our thanks, especially for giving us forgiveness and grace through Chriat and by the Holy Spirit. Let us show our gratitude by giving His grace and forgiveness to others.

2025
11/26
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VerseD: Matthew 10:20

because it isn’t you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father is speaking through you.

Matthew 10:20, CSB

God deserves our thanks, especially for giving us the Bible and the Holy Spirit to help us spread the gospel.

2025
11/25
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