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First person: 9 things I want my grandsons to learn

June 20, 2025

Here are nine things that my father’s example taught me about manhood that I’ve tried to pass down to his grandsons.

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First person: 15 questions for a six-month spiritual checkup

June 19, 2025

If you haven’t done a spiritual self-reflection yet this year, I encourage you to review the questions in this post to look at your life at an even deeper level. 

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First person: A critical ministry role some may overlook

June 17, 2025

Sound engineers? Your role is far more critical than audio levels, EQ and running a sound board.

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First person: How churches can encourage Christian fathers

June 15, 2025

The church has many opportunities to encourage Christian fathers. Unfortunately, some fathers today did not grow up in the church or have parents who provided a Christian home.

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First person: My Dad, the know-it-all — and ‘lifelong learner’

June 14, 2025

My dad is a know-it-all — in history, especially naval and American history; in politics; in random facts spanning from space exploration and “Star Wars”

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First person: What can we expect in eternity?

June 13, 2025

For some, discussions about eternity are no more than wishful thinking. Others imagine our forever abode as unappealing and boring.

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First person: I simply showed up and this happened

June 6, 2025

There’s no question that showing up on that particular day gave my speaking career a jumpstart. Show up. It could change your future.

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Opinion: Are all sins really the same?

June 5, 2025

Are all sins equally obnoxious to God? Is gluttony just as offensive to the Lord as adultery? Should we really equate speeding on the highway with taking the life of another person?

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First person: Goodbye college, hello life

June 2, 2025

As the apartment door clicked shut, it locked away Madison’s college years — and a piece of my heart. I can’t reopen that door to relive those moments with my “kiddo,” but God’s faithfulness assures me it’s OK.

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First person: What’s the point of re-reading the Bible? Shouldn’t we know it by now?

May 31, 2025

The 8-year-old politely turned down the gift. “I’ve already read it,” he said waving off the small Gideon-style Bible presented to him by the church

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