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You read the title right - it's time for a break. Due to being out of town because of preaching engagements and vacation, we will be taking a break from the podcast for three weeks until August 3rd. I prayerfully made this decision, but it was the right decision to ensure I could restore some balance to my life. Well...we all struggle with balance sometimes. We know that there is a season & time for everything, but when is that? I believe the closer we draw to God & his wisdom, the better we will learn balance in our lives. 

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Is there anything like seeing your little boy or girl yell your name as they run into your arms? That's exactly what my daughter did today when she came to visit me working at one of the coffeeshops in town. It was precious and needed. We had a rough day yesterday, and such a gesture reaffirmed our love. Well...some of you listening in might think that because of things you've done, God could not possibly want you back. But you're wrong. It doesn't matter what you've done, he wants you to come home. And when you do, he will run to embrace you. 

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Ronnie and I were back at it on the racquetball court today, but this time was a little different. On our last game together, about 12 kids had their faces pressed against the glass watching us play and cheering us on. It was fun, and gave us renewed energy to play hard because they were behind us! Well...well all need to have someone in our corner, cheering us on in this life. Not only all those who are hero's of faith in the Scripture, but also in our local churches. Let's encourage one another and help each other in this journey of faith! 

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After some more service work done to the new car (yes, it had to go back) - we finally have it up and running. Today I took it in to get some routine maintenance done, things like the oil change, replacing the air filter, etc. These are little things, but if they are neglected, they can result in big problems. Well...Jesus said in his ministry that being faithful even in the little things is of the upmost importance. It is when we neglect the little things in our marriages, relationships, work, or even spiritual growth that we end up having bigger problems. Be faithful in the little things, because they most certainly do matter. 

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I had a study with a friend today who went through some old DVD's of his and realized many of them were one's he had purchased before he became a Christian. They did not have the kind of content that he knew a Christian should watch, so he asked what he should do with them? Easy - simply throw them away. Well...anything that keeps us from growing closer to Jesus needs to very simply be thrown away. In fact, we ought to think like Paul, and consider those things as good as garbage in comparison to knowing Christ Jesus our Lord. 

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We had an appointment in Lexington for Dane and were going to pick up our new car afterwards. However, we were called and originally led to believe they put us off and never fixed the car, and that I took a day off of work for nothing. I was frustrated and upset, but once we got down to the bottom of things, there was simply a miscommunication. It was ready, and I felt stupid for how I acted. Well...the Proverbs have much to say about the fool and his anger. How we are quick tempered without learning the full story and say or do things we don't mean. I pray that God may help me to learn to be more like the wise man who controls his emotions and less like the fool. 

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We purchased a new vehicle today, and while at the dealer I saw an entire wall dedicated in honor of our service men & women. Those who served in these roles were to write their names on the wall, so that they would not be forgotten. Well...do you realize that God has written your name on the palms of his hands? He has not forgotten you, in fact, if you serve him then your name is even written in the book of life in heaven. Where is your name written?

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At dinner last night, Dane was not paying much attention during the prayer before we ate. Ava immediately took action, proceeding to walk her younger brother through what he is supposed to do during prayer. It was a sweet and touching moment as our children were teaching each other about talking to God. Well...we are all still learning how to pray. Even the apostles asked Jesus how to pray in their lives. Think about people who have impacted you with their prayers, what lessons have they taught you about what it means to pray?

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My daughter finished a whole week of perfect potty training, so I took her out for a daddy daughter date. It went great...until she puked all over me and herself in the bathroom. Yeah, that happened. While I was concerned about the mess, Kylie was more concerned about the underlying issue of why it happened - so we check her blood sugar and it was low. Well...we are all spiritually sick, and sometimes we are guilty of just trying to clean up our mess without addressing the heart of the issue. Things don't just happen, they come from the heart. 

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Last night, someone was so kind and left us some homemade bread on top of our car to take home after Bible class. They even told me they had something for me before class started. The problem is, I cannot for the life of me remember who it was! I just want to tell them thankful for their kind & thoughtful gift. Well...all of us have been given the gift of the bread of life, that is the gift of Jesus Christ. Are you grateful for such a gift? Or do we simply take him for granted? Of the ten lepers, only one returned to give Jesus praise...which one are you?

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