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John 10:10 gives us a glimpse of what Jesus saw as the two opposing forces that we deal with in life: “The thief who comes to steal, kill, and destroy.”  Call it darkness, evil, sin, or Satan….but it leads to a way of Death. To steal our joy, time, and values. To kill who we […]

Rom. 12:2   “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” In this passage, we should focus on two words, transformed and renewing or renewal.  These two words in Greek and […]

“Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Ps. 90:12 “Yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes.” James 4:14 This week we are reminded of the frailty of life.  People we […]

John 9 is the story of a blind man, and goes something like this: Jesus and his disciples meet a blind man.  This man has been blind from birth.  Jesus puts mud on his eyes, and sends him to the pool of Siloam to wash off and be healed.  This particular pool is the farthest […]

“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” 1 Peter 3:8 “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 “Do unto others as you would have them do to you.” Luke 6:31 “No one has ever seen […]

When there’s a serious accident, there are two types of emergency vehicles that show up.  The police, who try to figure out what happened and who’s at fault.  And the paramedics, whose purpose is to help all those who are hurt.  This same dynamic can be found in our relationships.  Even our relationship with God. […]

Are you familiar with the names Plato, Socrates and Aristotle?   These guys were some of the greatest, and well-known names in history.  Their thoughts on “truth” have been taught in schools for centuries.  But did you know, that Jesus came after their deaths?  And that by the time Jesus arrived here on earth, the quest for […]

In Orange City, IA, the town the Pizza Ranch Support Center is in, we have a 4 day annual Tulip Festival that takes place the third week of May.  It’s a great time to remember the past, and celebrate the present.  The weather is great, the food is amazing, and the opportunity to see old […]

Can you believe all the talk about politics on Facebook.  And how difficult it is to read these days .  There’s so much frustration out there.  So many negative discussions.  It’s baffling how people can look at the very same thing and come away with totally different viewpoints.  Even to the point of arguing and […]

Have you ever gone on a trip where you didn’t have to plan anything?  There were no worries, except to show up and enjoy.  Each day brought a new adventure. Everything was carefully planned out by whoever set it up…maybe a  tour guide.  All you had to be was willing to follow. Wouldn’t it be great […]

John 6 opens with the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 out in a deserted area by the Sea of Galilee. When the people saw his miracles, they became so consumed with him that they were ready to follow him anywhere. And they did. Even when Jesus slipped away, walking out to his disciples out […]

-Man has not kept, nor can he keep, the requirements of God. -To fail to keep His requirements is sin.  We all fall short. -The penalty of sin is death, separation from God. -Jesus came to give His body as a sacrifice for all sin. -Jesus is God’s only provision for the removal of sin. […]