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Right about the way but wrong in the way

Posted by David
2018-02-15
in Community, Eavesdrop On God, Evangelism, Justice, Outreach, Spiritual Formation, Theology, Tuesday (Faith), Worship
I can be right about the way forward, but wrong in the way I point out the way. Has my confidence in Christ morphed into selfish arrogance? If others...
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Why is October 1st Willy Wonka Day?

Posted by David
2015-10-1
in Being Dad, Friday (Family), Wednesday (Fun)
Believe it or not, today, October 1, 2015, is the 20th Annual Willy Wonka Day in the Drury Home. My wife and I began this tradition long ago, and have...
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When God Says Stuff Fathers Say

Posted by David
2015-08-27
in Being Dad, Friday (Family), Spiritual Formation, Theology, Worship
“Dad! Help me!” The kid is trying to program the DVR or change the thermostat, or she is working on her homework. The boy might be trying to get...
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Watching You – How a Country Song in a Cracker Barrel Melted a Non-Country Fan’s Heart

Posted by David
2014-06-20
in Being Dad, Friday (Family), Spiritual Formation
The other day I had a meeting with missionaries from Europe and the Middle-East who were in town. Naturally they wanted to meet at Cracker-Barrel, which has yet to...
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Five Reasons the World Needs Dads – At JimAndJerolynBogear.com

Posted by David
2014-06-12
in Being Dad, Friday (Family)
Dads like the job. Why not? Having kids is our chance to be a kid again, while also giving the kids a chance to have the time of their...
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Teen Mom & What Being Dad Really Means

Posted by David
2014-06-10
in Being Dad, Friday (Family)
MTV created a special “Being Dad” show as a part of their successful “Teen Mom” series. I have not seen this series but I did see an excerpt of...
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2014 Lent – A Riddle – Guess What I’m Giving Up For Lent

Posted by David
2014-03-3
in Being Dad, Personal, Spiritual Formation, Tuesday (Faith)
I’m engaging in five new daily habits for LENT 2014 and also fasting from five things. Can you guess what I’m giving up for Lent? Here are five riddles...
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More Than What | Part 4 | Who you say it to matters more than what you say #Unsustainable

Posted by David
2014-02-28
in Book First Drafts, Evangelism, Monday (Communication), Preaching, Tuesday (Faith), Unsustainable
Trust counts in communicating truth. This question sticks with me as I build relationships with those that are not seeking God: Are you willing to have the same unconditional...
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Salvation Inoculation

Posted by David
2014-02-17
in Book First Drafts, Community, Tuesday (Faith), Unsustainable
Many think that converting someone to Christ is worth it regardless of whether it sticks or not. However, there is nothing quite so dangerous as to inoculate someone to...
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More Than What | Part 3 | Where you say it matters more than what you say #Unsustainable

Posted by David
2014-02-6
in Monday (Communication), Outreach, Preaching, Tuesday (Faith), Unsustainable
Little things make a difference in  communication. For instance, note the difference between this… “Let’s eat, Grandma.” and this… “Let’s eat Grandma.” The first one sounds like Thanksgiving. The...
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More Than What | Part 2 | Why you say it matters more than what you say #Unsustainable

Posted by David
2014-01-31
in Outreach, Tuesday (Faith), Unsustainable
  Why you say it matters more than what you say.*  Tone counts in communicating truth. I had an interesting conversation with a Hindu and a Sikh while I...
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More Than What | Part 1 | When you say it matters more than what you say #Unsustainable

Posted by David
2014-01-23
in Book First Drafts, Outreach, Tuesday (Faith), Unsustainable
I remember the first time I shared my faith with someone. I had memorized an entire outline which I crammed into the poor fella’s ears over lunch in my...
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