I am God’s. I exist to serve His purpose for which He has designed and equipped me. These are constants and anything else is penultimate. I have been a believer my entire self-aware existence. This is a curse and a blessing. I am blessed because I’ve been on a steady path seeking His plan my […]
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The season is upon us! What’s your reason for the season? Is there something in particular you’re excited for each year? I think I always look forward most to the slow pace of life with work and even time off from work. Everyone is expected to slow down and stay indoors with family for extended […]
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It’s been a while since I posted a personal update. Things in married life go well. New job goes well. Thinking about going back to school in the fall. That might be the level of detail you get in the updates going forward…not really sure. I don’t really want to write about my life with […]
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In our Bible study, we’re going through Hebrews, which has its ups and downs for sure (controversy around Melchizedek, God swearing against Himself in 6:13 when it’s against the 3rd commandment, or not to swear at all in Matthew 3:34, the differences between a promise and an oath, etc), but an interesting clarification occurred to […]
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Updates have been few and far between around here! I can’t remember the last time I did a personal update, but i don’t think it’s been this year! I was trying to make an update at least once a month before. Let me see what I can recap for you… The wedding plans go well. […]
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So, I’m pulling out of Giant Eagle Market District in Shady Side, making a left onto Centre Avenue. A black prius is turning into the lot, and stops to let me get out onto the road first. A guy is loading groceries into his car across the street and there is an asian woman standing […]
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