If you were to pick a Bible character who you admire, who would you pick? Kegan Shoemaker opens the book of Exodus and takes us on a journey through the life of Moses and some key lessons and important observations. When life requires more patience and prayer, Moses is someone to look to as a role model. Learn more during this conversation about Moses on key truths to follow as you strive to live a life of impact.

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The attempt to learn something new requires the ability to step over the hurdles of the unknown until they become familiar. During the summer, I take something new as a challenge to stretch and grow and the Summer of 2026 welcomed the ukulele instrument to be my learning challenge. This then opened a few new doors of discovery I did not expect. What are you learning? 

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What difference can someone make after they are no longer around? These two people made a significant impact on my life. Here are three secret impacts they made they did not know they were having. I wish I could tell them today what they did while they were living to have such an influence on my life. Who are you making an influence on? Are you intentional? What will they miss about you when you are no longer in the room?

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Honoring our parents is a high calling. I'm thankful for my mom, my step-mom and for my daughter who is a mom. What do we do to celebrate our moms? Take a moment and enjoy this journal entry on Mother's Day weekend as I share some reflections on my mom's. 

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Friendships are important. Today, I share some obersations of friendship and also reflect on the friendship Jonathan and David shared from the Bible. We need friendships to grow and have accountability. Healthy friendships welcome progress and push us in the right direction personally, professionally and spiritually. Here are some helpful questions to ponder: How do you define a healthy friendship and why? What is the longest friendship you have and why? What is a lost friendship you wish you still had and why? If you could find a new friend, what would you be looking for and why?

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Week 10 – What did Jesus leave us?
Welcome to Jesus Guys, a ten week series on following Jesus. This is a discipleship lifestyle. Here are the seven scriptures for reading this week.

1. John 14:15-20 I give you the Holy Spirit.
2. Ephesians 2:14-17 I give you peace
3. 1 John 4:17-20 I give you love.
4. John 15:10-15 I give you joy.
5. Romans 5:6-10 Saved sinners.
6. John 14:25-31 Peace I leave you.
7. 1 Peter 1:3-5 Hope of the world.

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Week 9 – What did the resurrection accomplish?
Welcome to Jesus Guys, a ten week series on following Jesus. This is a discipleship lifestyle. Here are the seven scriptures for reading this week.

What did the resurrection accomplish?

1. Luke 24:1-12 Jesus has risen.
2. John 20:11-18 Jesus appears to Magdalene.
3. John 20:19-29 Jesus appears to the disciples.
4. Luke 24:13-35  Jesus appears to Simon.
5. John 21:15-19 Feed by sheep.
6. Matthew 28:18-20 The great commission. 
7. Acts 1:3-11 Receive the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Week 8 – Why did Jesus come to earth?
Welcome to Jesus Guys, a ten week series on following Jesus. This is a discipleship lifestyle. Here are the seven scriptures for reading this week.

1. Mark 10:41-45 Why Jesus came.
2. Luke 19:8-10 Seek and save the lost.
3. John 3:13-17 God loved the world.
4. 1 John 4:14-17 God sent his son.
5. 1 John 3:5-10 Children of God.
6. Luke 22:43-46 Exhausted Jesus.
7. Matthew 27:57-61 The burial of Jesus.

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Week 7 – What temptations did Jesus avoid?
Welcome to Jesus Guys, a ten week series on following Jesus. This is a discipleship lifestyle. Here are the seven scriptures for reading this week.

1. Matthew 4:2-4 Food.
2. Matthew 4:5-7 Strength.
3. Matthew 4:8-10 Idols.
4. Matthew 7:1-4 Don’t judge.
5. Matthew 6:19-21 Don’t store up treasures on earth.
6. James 1:13-17 God does not tempt us.
7. 1 Corinthians 10:11-13 Stand firm.

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Week 6– What message did Jesus want us to hear? Welcome to Jesus Guys, a ten week series on following Jesus. This is a discipleship lifestyle. Here are the seven scriptures for reading this week.

1. Matthew 6:25-34 Do not worry.
2. Matthew 5:1-12 Blessed are these.
3. Matthew 5:13-14 You are salt and light.
4. Matthew 5:43-48 Love your enemies.
5. Matthew 22:36-40 Love you neighbors.
6. Matthew 14:22-30 Do not be afraid.
7. Matthew 6:31-34 Seek first the Kingdom of God.

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