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I (Still) Love/Hate Religion.

On the holiday the USA celebrates freedom, how about a throwback to my first ever post on this blog 12.48 years ago (give or take). I took a look at the religion/relationship debate, and the implication is what our freedom in Christ means for us.

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That’s right. I love religion, and I hate religion. One of the first sayings (not the first, mind you) I learned as a young believer in Christ was “I hate religion” because “It’s a relationship!” Everyone knows that religion is a trap that constrains all who practice from truly knowing God! Everyone knows that religion […]

I Love/Hate Religion.
2023
07/04
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VerseD: James 1:27

Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.

James 1:27, ESV

In His mercy, God overlooks our man-made attempts to please Him. In His grace, He showed is what is right.

We should seek His righteousness and show mercy and grace to those who most need it.

2023
06/23
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Tetradecade

It’s time to talk about the elephant in the room …

Because apparently ivory and thus elephants symbolize the 14th Anniversary.

And this lovely lady has been married to me for 14 years this fine day.

She has shown great patience and wisdom over the past tetradecade, been a wonderful helper, and the best of friends and dad jokes.

What time is it when an elephant sits on your fence?

Time to get a new fence.

She has been involved in ministry, cooks so many meals, and leads kids at school and church so well.

Basically …

I love this woman.

Thanks for 14 years so far!

2023
06/13
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Public Theology from The Colson Center (My lessons)

To offer a basic Christian Worldview primer course, I am offering the Public Theology videos from John Stonestreet and the Colson Center for Christian Worldview with my own handouts. (Answers at bottom half of the document.)

This is meant to be done in a small group setting. I did not give answers to the final questions of each lesson. These should be tailored to each group!

Each lesson should take 30-45 minutes. Except in Lesson 1 which has a prompt, begin watching the video and fill in the blanks while watching.

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Lesson 1 – https://vimeo.com/771281627

Lesson 2 – https://vimeo.com/771280310

Lesson 3 – https://vimeo.com/771280821

Lesson 4 – https://vimeo.com/771281244

2023
04/19
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VerseD: 1 John 4:11

Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

1 John 4:11, ESV

We tend to expect a 50/50 input with relationships, each side giving and receiving equally. The example God gives for relationships is 100% – giving sacrificially expecting little or even nothing in return, yet always loving the other.

2022
10/22
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VerseD: John 14:27

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

John 14:27, ESV

The world promises lack of conflict (and rarely delivers even that.)

Christ gives us inner peace by His Holy Spirit, peace between each other (as we seek Him), and peace between us and God by His blood.

2021
05/14
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VerseD: Colossians 3:23-24

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
Colossians 3:23‭-‬24, ESV

Everything we do in life – our work, our relationships, our helping others, and sharing the gospel – we realize we are directly serving Jesus. He is the God of our whole lives, not merely parts.

2021
03/12
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A Simple Decade

Wow. 10 years saying hello to this world for Jesus.

Here is a brief update about how things have gone lately, from New Year’s Eve 2020.

Basically, God deserves all the glory.

But for all of you who regularly read my blog, especially some of you who have become friends – whether we have met in person or not – thank you for your faithfulness and encouragement.

May we continue to be blessed by our Lord, no matter how long He tarries, as we share in His Word together.

The Lord bless you and keep you in His love and grace.

Daniel

2021
01/18
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VerseD: James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.
James 3:13, ESV

We have truth on our side, but wisdom often dictates grace and compassion win out over blunt statements.
Ask the Holy Spirit to give wisdom in every interaction with others.

2020
09/02
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11 Years

As I type this, I am lying next to the lovely woman in this picture.

If you see her, be forewarned: she is dangerous.

She is tenacious and hard working. She is passionate about her goals and defending those she loves.

And she loves God with all her heart.

That is the dangerous part.

She will help you get to know God or grow deeper in your relationship with Him. She will not let unjustice go by without saying something, and that includes any injustice you may have against God.

And trust me, as a fallen person who needed my Savior to rescue me from the pit and still struggles from time to time with following Jesus completely, I know her ability to do all the things I have described here.

Thankfully, 11 years ago today (at the minute this is scheduled to post online), she agreed to help me personally everyday, no matter how hard it got, how stubborn I can be, or how much I make her laugh. (It seems that last one is a lot, even if I do not mean to …)

So, if you see her …

Remind her she is loved by her Lord and Savior. And her husband of 11 years, as of today.

Oh, and we finally got to meet our nephew, yesterday. He is great!

2020
06/13
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