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Farewell Neighbor - 12/12/2024
Willing Scars - 05/16/2024
The Christmas Miracle - 12/15/2023
The Fixer - 05/24/2023
Jesus Revolution - 05/10/2023
9 17 - 10/06/2022
Farewell Nancy - 06/26/2022
Grain of Sand - 09/24/2021
50 - 05/24/2021
Still Thankful - 11/25/2020
Too Short? - 09/25/2020
The Chosen - 07/01/2020
Peace - 03/19/2020
All in One - 11/13/2019
Legacy - 10/23/2019
A New Path - 04/15/2019
Love Your Spouse - 11/08/2018
A Good Word - 09/11/2018
Still Your Birthday - 06/08/2018
Six Hours - 03/29/2018
Small House, Big Home - 12/15/2017
Break for the Better? - 10/19/2017
Do It Again - 5/10/2017
Gratitude not Guilt - 4/14/2017
Good Wins - 7/16/2016
A Friend and a Brother - 3/2/2016
Thanks in Turmoil - 11/24/2015
The Greatest Commandments - 7/4/2015
The Choice - 12/24/2014
The Rescuer - 7/17/2014
Safety in Him - 5/20/2014
A Helping Hand - 7/4/2013
Side by Side - 5/24/2013
Love Thy Neighbor - 12/21/2012
The Gift of Mom - 8/24/2012
The Godfather - 8/3/2012
It's Still Father's Day - 6/8/2012
Standing Firm - 3/22/2012
A Call for the Ages - 10/28/2011
Doubting Thomas - 4/25/2011
It's a Wonderful Life - 12/17/2010
Safe and Secure - 09/20/2010
The Easter Gift - 04/05/2010
Fallen Teammate - 12/01/2009
Save the Date - 09/10/2009
The Lord's Perfect Timing - 07/16/2009
Confirmed - 04/04/2009
I Will Rise - 03/30/2009
Savior, Please - 12/31/2008
One More Lap for Dad - 07/25/2008
When I Am Weak, He Is Strong - 04/01/2008
Amazing Grace - 02/14/2008
Father's Love - 11/20/2007
(You Want To) Make A Memory - 05/03/2007
We Will Serve the Lord - 01/01/2007
The Ultimate Servant - 08/24/2006
Farewell Dad - 07/09/2006
Eyes on the Prize - 04/20/2006
The One and Only - 12/08/2005
Another Chance - 06/08/2005
If I Died Tomorrow - 04/01/2005
Isn't Easter Just Like Halloween? - 03/27/2005
The New Year's Resolution - 12/31/2004
Just Ask Me - 10/20/2004
The Passion - 03/01/2004
One More For Jesus - 11/12/2003
The Cost - 07/10/2003
Honor Your Parents - 06/08/2003
A Contrast in Kings - 04/13/2003
Do Not Boast About Tomorrow - 02/14/2003
The Golden Rule - 11/28/2002
A Taste of Evil - 09/11/2002
Never Alone - 08/16/2002
The Ultimate Consultant - 06/26/2002
Pressing Ahead - 04/15/2002
God's Time is the Right Time - 02/14/2002
The Best Christmas Gift - 12/18/2001
My Achilles Heel - 11/13/2001
Another Day in Infamy - 09/12/2001
The Challenge to Serve - 08/07/2001
Pay it Forward - 06/03/2001
The Joy of Easter - 04/14/2001
Around the Bible - 03/04/2001
Another Temptation - 02/03/2001
The Ultimate Potter - 12/26/2000
The Race to be King - 11/20/2000
The Competitive Fire Burns On - 10/23/2000
A Committed Heart - 10/02/2000
A Lesson in Love - 09/01/2000
A Break for the Better - 08/04/2000
A Powerful Encounter - 07/18/2000
The Wedding Day - 07/01/2000
Anxious for Nothing - 06/05/2000
Rest in the Lord - 05/21/2000
What Does it Mean to be Born Again? - 05/08/2000
One Year and Counting - 04/28/2000
A Call to Serve - 04/15/2000
Broken Promises - 04/05/2000
Fear of the Lord - 03/25/2000
Communicating with God - 03/15/2000
Salvation by Grace or Works? - 03/05/2000
You Reap What You Sow - 02/25/2000
My Greatest Love - 02/14/2000
A Hardened Heart - 02/06/2000
The Competitive Fire Within - 01/26/2000
The Power of Pride - 01/16/2000
The Second Coming - 01/05/2000
Jesus is the Reason for the Season - 12/25/1999
A Story of Suffering & Perseverance - 12/15/1999
Christ: The Humble King - 12/05/1999
A Time of Thanksgiving - 11/25/1999
How Far Would You Go For Christ - 11/15/1999
All I Have to Give is Christ - 11/05/1999
What Money Can't Buy - 10/25/1999
A Meaningful Life - 10/15/1999
The Glory of God - 10/05/1999
The Road to Salvation - 09/25/1999
Forgiving Others - 09/18/1999
Depression II: The Example of Job - 09/08/1999
God is Faithful - 08/28/1999
Crucified with Christ - 08/20/1999
Nothing is Hidden from God - 08/08/1999
Satan: A Powerful Adversary - 07/29/1999
Overcoming Depression - 07/17/1999
Finding True Happiness - 07/07/1999
Armageddon - 06/28/1999
Idolatry: The Forgotten Commandment - 06/18/1999
The Importance of Fellowship - 06/12/1999
Taking Responsibility for Our Sins - 06/04/1999
Christ the One Mediator - 05/28/1999
Turning the Other Cheek - 05/15/1999
Treasures on Earth or Heaven? - 05/10/1999
Judging Others - 05/06/1999

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