Category Archives: growth

Be or Do

Posted on August 3, 2017 by glenn

I recently heard a speaker make the observation that instead of putting the emphasis on what GOD wants us to do, maybe we should first emphasize what GOD wants us to be. Now this is not to say our “do” … Continue reading →

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The Crisis of Our Day

Posted on May 19, 2017 by glenn

Leadership is the great crisis of our day in the church.  Such an observation has been made by many.  The Bible relates many examples of leadership.  Consider Ezra.  In the closing events of the Old Testament when GOD’S people were … Continue reading →

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Grow up

Posted on April 28, 2017 by glenn

I love the spring time.  It is a time of renewal, a time of growth.  I remember as a young man growing up on the farm, it was a time to plant.  By this time we would be putting fertilizer … Continue reading →

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Intellectual vs Circumstantial

Posted on April 6, 2017 by glenn

Are you happy?  Are you a generally content person?  The pursuit of happiness is strange in that if one makes happiness, fulfillment, or contentment their goal, it will likely go unfulfilled.  That is to say, if you make happiness your … Continue reading →

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Gimme, Gimme, Gimme

Posted on March 24, 2017 by glenn

In the movie, What About Bob, the lead character, an extremely needy personality, has the following line:  “Gimme, gimme, gimme, I need, I need, I need.”  Bill Murray stars as the neurotic Bob Wiley in one of my favorite comedies. … Continue reading →

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The E-Bible and Study

Posted on December 23, 2016 by glenn

The word study may conjure up negative feelings from our school days.  We may recall pulling those all-nighters prepping for some big exam.  We likely have had some kind of study beyond our school years.  Whether it is work related or … Continue reading →

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The Big 6-0

Posted on October 7, 2016 by glenn

I have recently turned 60!   Wow, that seemed so old many years ago.  Now, not so much.  I don’t feel old.  But I do realize even more now the truth in James’ statement when he said, “For what is your … Continue reading →

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Friends

Posted on June 22, 2016 by glenn

It’s ironic that we call it the social network.  Visit a person’s Facebook site and it is not unusual to see someone with over 1000 “friends”.  I wonder how many friends this person really has. The Discovery channel website makes … Continue reading →

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Is Work a 4 Letter Word?

Posted on December 10, 2015 by glenn

On occasion when I leave home very early in the morning, the road is full of traffic. This can sometimes be long before daylight. I am always encouraged by this because I am reminded there are many people going to … Continue reading →

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How will time change you?

Posted on May 17, 2014 by glenn

How will time change you? Think of a 4 year period in your life. How did you change? Was it for the better or for the worse? How about the period of going from middle school to your senior year … Continue reading →

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