Marriage was always a picture of Christ and the church, of His unconditional, self-sacrificing, sanctifying delight in His people.
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the peril of “reply all”
March 28, 2017 
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Here are some situations where ‘reply all’ is counterproductive if not downright rude.
Continue reading taking it to the next level
February 27, 2017 3 Comments
I reached level 64 today. I’m glad it’s a multiplayer game. It wouldn’t be as much fun or as rewarding if you had to play alone.
Continue reading of gods and boxes
February 20, 2017 3 Comments
We make our own sacrifices and worship our own gods, from materialism to social justice. We have our own talismans, always connected to our human conceit.
Continue reading for Josh, at 21
February 17, 2017 2 Comments
It’s not enough to avoid bad influences. You have to surround yourself with better ones.
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February 9, 2017 1 Comment
Service can be connected to spiritual pride, something we “do for others” that makes us feel good about ourselves. There was none of that with this group.
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February 7, 2017 0 Comments
There were classes in science, math, English and Nepali, all based on workbooks and recitation. I would not have been able to study, with the amazing view outside the open windows.
Continue reading everyday riches
February 4, 2017 3 Comments
I could thank the Puritans for my luxuries, with their clean, industrious ways. I’m sure I can thank the Lord, whose mercies are new every morning—even in Nepal. I just want to remember how rich I am.
Continue reading what is the gospel?
May 11, 2016 4 Comments
The Gospel is true because it changes things and it changes us. We need to be changed. Just look around.
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Advice millenials haven't asked for
The Ordination Papers
"I wouldn't have expected an 'ordination paper' to cause me to want to worship. But it did." -Rob Stewart
The Santa Papers
A seasonal favorite, all year long.
getting the point
I wouldn’t say I have necessarily rediscovered the joy of handwriting, but it is a pleasant experience, experimenting with the different feel of different leads.
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