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Many Are Called; Few Are Chosen

Posted in Devotional Thoughts, Faith, Personal Growth on March 10, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Sometimes the Bible confuses me.
In my daily Bible reading, I recently covered Matthew 22. This parable of the marriage feast has always left me with questions. So I decided to dig into the meaning of it and figure out just what Jesus was trying to say.
Here’s the passage; Matthew 22:1-14:
Jesus spoke to them [...]

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A Daily Prayer

Posted in Devotional Thoughts on March 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »

I came across this in my reading of the Psalms today. It’s found in Psalm 19:14.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
What an incredible idea to keep before myself daily.
In the Old Testament, the Israelites prayed [...]

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Floating The Upper Jack’s Fork River

Posted in All Things Creation, Devotional Thoughts, Outdoors, Personal Growth on January 15, 2010 | 2 Comments »

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to float down the Upper Jack’s Fork River in South-Central Missouri. That’s right. I went canoeing in January in Missouri.
And it was awesome!
I was a little nervous about the trip, to be honest. This may have been one of the more dangerous things I’ve ever [...]

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The Art Of Being Human

Posted in Devotional Thoughts, Faith, Personal Growth on December 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I just posted my book review on Souvenirs Of Solitude by Brennen Manning. Great book. Kicked my butt, and yet did so in a gentle way that didn’t cause me to feel guilty and convicted, but encouraged and challenged. I recommend that you read it. I don’t care who you are, [...]

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I Can’t Stop What God Is Doing!

Posted in Devotional Thoughts, Faith, Randleman Kids, Titus on October 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Last night, I was sitting in my office at home, catching up on some reading. My son, Titus, came in to talk to me. He’s five. He was going on about something he found on a website or some game he played online. It was entertaining to listen to him and [...]

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When Bible Reading Gets Boring

Posted in Devotional Thoughts, Personal Growth on September 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I’ve always had a hard time when trying to read through the Bible comletely. I come across so many stretches of Scripture that seem so tedius. These passages seem, well… boring. Why in the world would God allow that to remain in the Word? What possible benefit could that have for [...]

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One Of Those Terrible Days

Posted in Devotional Thoughts, Faith, Personal Growth on August 25, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Have you ever had one of those terrible days where nothing seems to go right? I have. In fact, yesterday was one of those days.
I have been so stressed out lately. Our house in the Branson, MO, area is still on the market, which translates into two monthly house payments that we [...]

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Camping Retreat

Posted in Devotional Thoughts, Personal Growth on August 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I’m back. Back from spending the last couple of days in the woods. Just me and… well me. And my Bible. And a couple of books. And some good coffee.
I left home Thursday morning around 10:00 or so. After stopping for gas (and a honey bun), and then stopping back at home to pick up [...]

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2009-2010 Reading List

Posted in Devotional Thoughts, Personal Growth, Randleman Family News on August 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Each year as I wrap up the busy summer and start getting geared up for the school year, I try to take stock of where I’m at spiritually. Each August, I try to limit my activities and spend time with my family and spend some time alone to refresh and renew my spiritual life.
It’s [...]

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Missing: Miscellaneous Stuff That (Was) Important

Posted in Devotional Thoughts, Faith, Personal Growth, Randleman Family News on June 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

It is amazing how a move can rearrange your priorities.
We have moved. We packed up the house in Branson West with a lot of help from our friends and family at First Christian Church on June 1. On June 2, about fifteen people from our new church in Mountain View, MO, [...]

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