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“In those days, a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.” –Luke 2:1-2 Those words open one of the most beloved passages in the Bible, Luke’s account of the events…

“Give thanks in all circumstances,  for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” –1 Thessalonians 5:18 Later this week, the people of this country will stop to give thanks. The first such celebration occurred in 1621 when the Pilgrims and Wampanoag people marked a good harvest.…

“Inquire now of bygone generations,  and consider what their ancestors have found” –Job 8:8 Recently, I toured The National World War II Museum in New Orleans. In general, spending an hour or two in a museum is the maximum visit for me, but Lori and I spent nearly four hours…

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” –Hebrews 13:8 During two summers of my college years, I worked as a bank teller. It was an enjoyable experience that taught me a great deal about how to relate well to a diversity of people. I liked my co-workers…

“I seek to do not my own will but the will of him who sent me.” –John 5:30b I got my answer. Some of you may recall one of my first blog entries entitled “The Nudge.” That January post told of a trip Lori and I took to New Mexico…

“Why were you searching for me?  Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?”      –Luke 2:49 In the spring before the start of seminary, I traveled to Great Britain for nearly two weeks. It was my first trip overseas and I enjoyed it immensely. I saw…

“Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me, yet not my will but yours be done.”–Luke 22:40  In June, I had lunch with a dear friend who has come through a major health crisis.  A dynamic leader, he began having unexplained symptoms two years ago when he was…