Category Archives: Thought of the day

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Spiritualizing the Romanticized “Soul Mate” Myth

Posted on April 2, 2013 by StriderMTB

Click here to read an outstanding critique of how the church does great harm to young people in being complicit with a self-centered perspective of marriage by propagating and spiritualizing the “soul mates” myth as romanced in many a movie … Continue reading →

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Joke of the day

Posted on March 26, 2013 by StriderMTB

Heard the funniest joke today: Two flies are sitting on a pile of poo. One fly cuts a fart and the other fly says, “Hey– I’m eating here.” 🙂

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The Death of a Best Friend

Posted on March 7, 2013 by StriderMTB

Today marks the one-year anniversary that one of my most cherished and loyal friends went to be with the Lord. His name was Noah Huss. If you had the privilege of knowing him, you would forever remember him. His funeral … Continue reading →

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Jesus is Word made flesh. Bible is Word made text.

Posted on February 20, 2013 by StriderMTB

In a recent debate about religion I heard a man declare something along the lines of: “Jesus is the ultimate revelation of God. Jesus is the Word made flesh. The Bible is the Word made text. At times there appears … Continue reading →

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Don’t Hide Your Light: Personal Shortcomings Can Showcase God’s Strength

Posted on January 15, 2013 by StriderMTB

Sometimes events occur which cause you to take a second look, a fresh look at a scripture verse you thought you knew and could learn nothing new about. One of our boys today at school was singled out because of … Continue reading →

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10 Mistakes in Behavior Change

Posted on January 14, 2013 by StriderMTB

Came across this today and thought it was worth re-posting.

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To Marry Or Not To Marry–This Is The Question

Posted on January 12, 2013 by StriderMTB

So… I’m still single, but realize this is my fault–if indeed it is something to be faulted with. Truth be told I’ve had numerous opportunities to put an end to singleness, but something deep within me compels me to wait … Continue reading →

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Grace for Acceptance–Grace for Change

Posted on January 10, 2013 by StriderMTB

It is true that God’s grace accepts us the way we are, but it is equally true that God is never content to leave us the way we are. He knows his grace is too transformative and powerful to leave … Continue reading →

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Where is the grass greener?

Posted on December 31, 2012 by StriderMTB

A musing for the dawning of 2013: “The grass is always greener where you water it, not on the other side.”

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Hyperextending Your Emotions

Posted on December 30, 2012 by StriderMTB

In ministry there can sometimes be the tendency to hyperextend our emotions and hearts and overexpose ourselves to the suffering, evil, darkness and needs of this world. It is during those times we must look to Jesus, our example, who … Continue reading →

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