Category Archives: Biblical Principles

The Alcohol Post…

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

At the outset, let me state that this post is not a defense of nor an attack on conscience or liberty.  Meaning that if you’re looking for ammunition in a fight your having with a brother in Christ over whether … Continue reading →

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News Flash! “My Sin” is not listed in Philippians 4:8!

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

This past Sunday I had the privilege to preach two sermons from Philippians 4:8.  The first sermon covered the command to “Think” and the importance that God, in Scripture, places on the mind and godly thinking, something that can only … Continue reading →

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A City that is set on the Water(?) Cannot be Hid…

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Venice.  A city of charm, beauty, history and improbability.  Almost a year ago now God gave me, along with the members of the FOCUS-Italy team and our missionaries, the privilege to do a whirlwind tour the “Floating City”.  The fact … Continue reading →

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Fighting Arrogance…

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Taking a bit of a break from the “Thoughts of a New Father” theme to dive into another thought that’s been on my mind this week.  Plus, after almost two weeks I’m going to have to change the title to … Continue reading →

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Of Cars and Cares…

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

I believe that there are only a few people (though I know of at least one) who actually enjoy the process of shopping for another vehicle, especially the part of that process that involves the sales rep trying to make … Continue reading →

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What a week!

Posted on April 23, 2010 by

This week began with a full list of things that needed to be done and places to go – and then Tuesday happened. On Tuesday (Em’s Birthday), Em and I came into work to discover that the front door of … Continue reading →

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Know Your Enemy (Part 3)…

Posted on March 27, 2010 by

Know Your Enemy Part 1 Know Your Enemy Part 2 If Stanley “Swede” Vejtasa and his SBD Dauntless dive-bomber are going to escape the cross-hairs of three superior Japanese Zero fighters he is going to have to get rid of … Continue reading →

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Know Your Enemy (Part 2)…

Posted on March 24, 2010 by

The story of Stanley “Swede” Vejtasa continues… Stanley “Swede” Vejtasa kept pulling his SBD Dauntless dive-bomber in tight turns keeping the attacking Japanese Zero in front of him.  The G-forces would already be taking a toll on his body, but … Continue reading →

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Know your enemy (Part 1)…

Posted on March 19, 2010 by

The setting is the Pacific Ocean.  It’s May 7, 1942.  A division of Douglass SBD “Dauntless” dive-bombers have been sent out to do a task suited for fighters, not bombers.  Not long into their mission several Japanese “Zero’s” appear above … Continue reading →

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