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Woman, Hope in God
Using 1 Peter 3:1-6 as his text, Pastor John Piper delivered a Mother’s Day sermon in 1986 encouraging women to hope in God: Women who hope in God are women who look away from the troubles and miseries and obstacles… Continue reading
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He Knows How We are Formed
“God is not disillusioned with you, because he never had any illusions of you in the first place.” ~Graham Cooke “For He knows how we are formed; He remembers that we are dust.” ~Psalm 103:14 Continue reading
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What a Secular Counselor Will Never Tell You
In his recent blog post, Justin Taylor highlights what is missing from a secular counselor’s message and offers a compelling premise for saints to seek saints for counseling needs. Taylor reminds us that every counselor brings a “message”: an interpretation… Continue reading
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The Thief “Worry”
Newborn Calvin’s digestive system hasn’t quite kicked in yet. Parents Ashley and Andrew were advised to wait the night then bring him in to Urgent Care for a check up this morning. And so the parent’s “job” of worry begins. … Continue reading
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The Joy of the Mundane
I’d rather be busy, than bored…for the most part. I will often look at my cram-packed calendar and remark with encouragement, “Well…some people are bored.” However, I’ve discovered an interesting nuance that is also true. I often find much pleasure… Continue reading
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Sovereign Joy
The five-petaled acronym TULIP is often used to enumerate the main tenets of reformed theology or Calvinism (after John Calvin). However in his message on the Sovereign Joy in the Life and Thought of St. Augustine (and recounted in The… Continue reading
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Introducing Calvin Taylor
God has graciously expanded our family line in continuing his creation line through our daughter, Ashley, and son-in-law, Andrew. Welcome, dear sweet Calvin Taylor, born May 29th. He was named after John Calvin and Hudson Taylor. Our prayer is that,… Continue reading
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Welcome to the World!
Baby Calvin Taylor has arrived! This newest soul entered the world May 29, 2012 at 5:13p to the glory of God! He is 7#12 oz. and 20″ long. Mom and baby doing well. Continue reading
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Breakdown Averted
Today (Memorial Day) was to be my scheduled break down. May with all of its pleasures tried its best to bring me to my knees…but here I stand (praise God). This month has been a flurry. My older son’s graduation… Continue reading
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Congratulations, Courtney!
Congratulations to our baby…our smart, funny, grounded, talented, beautiful, youngest daughter, Courtney, on her high school graduation. Dad and I are so proud of you and your accomplishments! Continue reading
Shooting Over the Horizon 