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Archives for August 2018

The Mark of a Great Athlete and Christian Leader

August 30, 2018 by Peter Dubbelman 3 Comments

Christian leader, bear with all people, even as the Lord bears with you; endure all in love,… Press on in your race … the time needs you (as pilots [of a sailing vessel] needs winds and as a storm tossed sailor needs a harbor) … Be sober as God’s athlete … It is the mark of a great athlete to be bruised, yet still conquer. Read More »

My Father is the Gardener

August 22, 2018 by Peter Dubbelman Leave a Comment

The Christian knows God as a gardener, who works in his garden that it might bear much fruit.… God’s word can “prune/cleanse us,” so we can bear more fruit.… Hardships can have a similar effect.… With these thoughts in mind, perhaps the following thoughts and prayer are helpful. Read More »