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A Lesson from ‘Titanic’

One hundred years is a long time. Many things have changed in our world since the colossal White Star Line luxury liner, Titanic, set out on her maiden and final voyage a century ago, as fans of Downton Abbey know all too well. I once had the opportuni …

Never Satisfied

Before graduation from the Ohio high school I attended, every senior was required to write a major research paper. I honestly don’t remember what I wrote on, but I remember how I wrote it. I went to the library, found resources and pulled together a pa …

Chasing Greatness

It’s increasingly becoming an anthem of the millennial generation: “Let’s do something great for God!” We hear it at conferences. We read it in books. We see it in each other. Everywhere, young people are striving for and accomplishing great things. We …

Tina

In my previous blog I mentioned the abundance of blessings I experienced in my previous season on life. Today I would like to highlight one of these blessings: the friendship I had with my dear friend Tina. When I was first moving to Sioux Falls, I pos …

I Surrender … Some?

There are any number of classic old hymns that I can sing with wholehearted gusto and zeal: “Amazing Grace.” “How Great Thou Art.” “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.” “Holy, Holy, Holy.” There are some beloved church favorites, however, that I struggle wit …

Why Keep Going To Church?

It’s becoming a more and more common question from today’s young people, “If I have a solid Christian community and a growing faith, why do I need to go to church?” That’s an important question and one we need to get right. Many young millennials find …

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