Author Archives: Pastor Ron

“We A Family” – Wisdom from a 4 year old

Men, this may not seem like a normal post for men of the sword, but as I reflect on our adoption of Jeffrey and Alicia, it teaches me much about God’s adoption of us.  I wanted to share some of … Continue reading

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Work as Worship

Work as worship!  Probably not what we first think of as worship.  Back in June, Andrew posted a thought and a link challenging us to think about work differently.  I agree!  God is not wasting your time at work.  He … Continue reading

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Is Serving Jesus Worth It?

So just to make this clear, I’m not really blogging on vacation!  Susie and I were just catching up on some reading while the kids napped and I came across this post that describes a fictional conversation between Paul and … Continue reading

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Chance to win a commentary series

Hello men, Tim Challies is giving away 1 set of the Exegetical Commentary Series!  The volumes so far have been very helpful combining excellent scholarship with application.  It ends Thursday morning, so go there quickly if you are interested.  Here … Continue reading

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Do video games affect marriage?

This week, a sobering article came out from Focus on the Family.  It discusses that 15% of wives filing for divorce this year cited their husband’s play of video games as the primary cause.  Read the article here:   World of … Continue reading

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The tension in our response to Bin Laden’s death

How should we feel about Bin Laden’s death?  Should we should rejoice, which would most often be defined as celebrating or reveling?  Or should we be sad and wish these events had not happened?  This is not as easy to … Continue reading

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What we teach when we pray

Here is a link to a Talbot blog I appreciated that talks about what we teach our children when we as fathers pray.  Great encouragement! Teaching Our Children Through Prayer

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Monthly quotes

Just some quotes, some humorous, serious, and helpful. Do not do this one! – After a young couple brought their new baby home, the wife suggested that her husband should try his hand at changing diapers.  “I’m busy,” he said.  … Continue reading

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Faith Promise

Rom 10:14-15   How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how … Continue reading

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Integrity

Sometimes while reading the Bible, a verse pops out that I have never noticed before.  It makes me want to check my older Bibles and see if it was actually there before!  A week ago in the rooted readings, I … Continue reading

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