Category Archives: Discipleship

Okay John Dobbs, My Response…

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

I am a part of a group of people who write questions and comments to each other about their faith and walk in Jesus. One of the topics that came up was from someone wondering about the involvement of a … Continue reading →

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What Shall I Write Upon It?

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

A blank page, no distraction, no direction, just a sea of white. Each time I sit to write, I am faced with the same thing, a void to fill with something that might have a purpose. It isn’t just the … Continue reading →

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Sit Back, Be Amazed by God

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Some of you know that I’ve been preaching for over 40 years now. That means I’ve had some measure of awareness about God for a long time. I know the Bible proclaims that God is good, always good, and I … Continue reading →

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The Challenge of Staying Connected

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

I spoke with a friend today about the importance of mentoring in the lives of young adults and how our newer discoveries in neuroscience indicate that this is an especially crucial time. Before I go into the things that I … Continue reading →

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What I Learned from Ryan Rose

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

Many years ago, while we still lived in Colorado, I was approached to move to Steamboat Springs to work with the church there. We stayed with a family from church we had known for years. They had a son who … Continue reading →

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Papa Carl

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

Well, this article won’t make me look good. I had the opportunity to keep Jayce a few times in the past few weeks. I enjoy his being here at the house and when I am working online or reading, it … Continue reading →

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Differences

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

When we were little, the boys played football or kickball at recess and the girls jumped rope. Later the girls would begin to chase the boys. But for the most part, we stayed in different areas of the playground because, … Continue reading →

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The Road Ahead

Posted on January 8, 2012 by

I’ve got a thing for road pictures. I love seeing a path and thinking about its meanings. I’ve stood in the ruts of the Santa Fe Trail, the Chism Trail, and the Goodnight-Loving Trail just imagining the oxen, mules, horses … Continue reading →

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Comprehending the Code

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

Today is my anniversary, Janet and I married in 1973, if you take that from 2011 you will know how long ago that was and I won’t have to do the math.  I haven’t always understood her, in fact I … Continue reading →

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The Sexual Abuser You Know, and Yes You Know One

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

In our world this week, all eyes have been on Penn State University. It has been difficult, with horrific revelations evolving over time. I have always held in high esteem the head football coach, Joe Paterno, who has been a … Continue reading →

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