Bottle Rocket Runner
“Hilgemann! You’re running the 400!” It was my first and only year running track in high school. We were at a track meet at a rival school and we were short-handed. And these were not the words I ever wanted…
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What Is So Wrong About a Little Sin?
Have you ever wondered why a sin is sin? What makes something bad? Most people would say that something is a sin because it goes against one of God’s commands. But have you ever asked why God commanded these things? I…
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Wrong Way Grandma!
Picture this. I’m riding shotgun in the car with my Grandma. We had just finished running errands at a store. Pulling out of the parking lot, my Grandma turns left down the road. As we are driving along, I looked…
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A Game-Changer For Your Prayer Life
If you want to learn how to pray more effectively, look at a kid with a good dad. The way children interact with their father is very similar to our relationship with God. For example, when my daughter, Ashlyn, was…
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5 Easy Ways To Make Bad Decisions
Good decisions are for sissies who want the easy way out. Not you. You want life to be as difficult as possible. Sure, you could probably avoid some of life’s problems, but what’s the fun in that? Bad decisions build…
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God Hates Leftovers
One night last winter I was hungry. I decided to bake sugar cookies. Now, before you get too impressed with me, I found a box of cookie mix and just added butter. That is the extent of my baking knowledge….
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Who Brings The Win?
Confession time: Over the years I have had some success and some failure. When things go well I tend to think, “Way to go Brandon! You really did great on that one!” When things go bad, I doubt myself. “What is wrong…
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Leadership Lessons From A 3-Year-Old
“No! I can do it!” This is my 3-year old daughter’s favorite saying at the moment. I am trying to help her by doing things for her like brushing her teeth, putting on her shoes, or pouring her a glass…
