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When King Hezekiah succeeded to power, he set his heart upon a mission to cleanse the temple of God.  He issued the following command: Hear me, Levites! Now sanctify yourselves, sanctify the house of the … Read More

Matthew 7:1-5 TNIV “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to … Read More

It was the winter of 1996 in the south-western corner of Michigan. As an 18 year old college sophomore, I needed to find work that paid well enough to help me offset my college expenses, … Read More

How do you know that God is really real? No, really. How do you? There are so many arguments out there that we as Christians use to defend our belief that God is in fact … Read More

Lately what has been on my heart is the idea of marriage. Yes, you heard me. Marriage. No, not the dresses and suits and flying bouquets and garters of a wedding. I’m talking about the … Read More

As I have reflected on the death of Christ this past Good Friday I think of His side pierced and the blood and water that gushed forth from his body.  It reminds me of Adam, … Read More

I originally wrote this post back in November 2009 – 3 1/2 years ago. This time in my life will always stand out as one of the most pivotal moments in shifting me toward my … Read More

In a Family and in a Community Men and Women Have Roles. As I have mentioned (see Women in Ministry part 2), some believe that a woman’s opportunity to preside in leadership in the Christian … Read More

  In His Image He Made Them Male and Female Somehow I overlooked that “in His image He made them male and female.” For years I carried the notion that The Lord made Adam and … Read More

God uses Women The Second book of Kings tells of an account that speaks clearly about this topic.  When King Josiah’s servant rediscovers the book of the law (2 Kings 22) a notable chain of … Read More