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This Simple
Seek Justice. As we look toward a new year. As we prepare for FREEDOM TOUR 2020. As we absorb and process the news. I keep thinking about this central message of scripture. Seek justice. Do what you can to set things right from a kingdom perspective. But what, exactly, does that mean? May I ask […]
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Merry Christmas!
On behalf of everyone at the FREEDOM TOUR, and the kids at the HOME OF HOPE, Becky and I wish everyone a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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Two Kings
2000 years ago the people of Bethlehem were offered a choice between two kings. One king lived in a luxurious palace. The other was born in a stable. One king controlled unlimited wealth. The other was born into, and lived his entire life in, poverty. One king controlled an empire, commanded the mightiest army on […]
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One of Becky’s principles is “do the next right thing.” It’s a consistent reminder that life isn’t really about big, momentous events. The path is determined one small choice at a time. Make lots of good choices, one at a time, over and over again, and you’ll look back at a journey you can feel […]
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Meanwhile
Imagine the Christmas Eve headlines. Thousands Flock To Ancestral Homes!Burdensome Taxes On Horizon Roman Soldiers Assault Innocent Family!Apparently They Looked Guilty Governor Hosts Huge Party!Wealthy Dine And Dance While People Starve King Huddles With Advisors!Amid Rumors Of Purge All sorts of urgent “news” might have dominated first-century Twitter feeds. Social media streams would have been […]
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Which Peace?
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.” Last time I said Jesus holds each child at the HOME OF HOPE in His hands. I said He cares for them one-at-a-time in some mysterious, miraculous way we can’t understand. Honestly, I wish He would […]
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About Looking Deeper
“What’s the story…behind the story?” Our pastor asked that question this weekend. I thought about these hand prints. There’s this whole wonderful story about the HOME OF HOPE and a community of rescued kids living in hope and freedom. I love that story, but Jeff’s question reminded me that this is much more than a […]
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Imagine being born in a stinky, nasty place surrounded by chaos. And then imagine, after you survived, powerful political leaders considered you a threat and wanted to kill you. Our neat little nativity scene is a bit misleading. It wasn’t all rainbows and smiles surrounded by a heavenly glow from the star. It was an […]
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About Taking Time
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday. Ever since the turkey settled, we’ve been buried under an avalanche of one-time-only, gotta-hurry-before-they’re gone “bargains.” It’s all marketing, a scheme designed to create a sense of urgency and scarcity. These *holidays* reinforce the perception that there’s not enough for everyone. Better jump in before you’re left out, […]
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Thankful.Being
It’s Thanksgiving week, a uniquely American holiday of gratitude. And guilt. Lots of folks will express thanks for God’s bounty as they stuff the turkey and themselves. Maybe they’ll even say thanks as they rush through the stores (or click around the web) grabbing bargains. But some of us, maybe you, maybe me, will feel […]
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A Silly Question?
“Do you want to get well?” The guy’s stuck, sitting by the road, paralyzed for 38 years. Of course he wants to get well! Why would Jesus asked a disabled man what seems like a silly question? Not so fast…Jesus doesn’t ask silly questions. As a counselor, I was taught that most people don’t really […]
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