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    The Question We Need to Hear When Saying “I Love You.”

    And then there were these two words, that felt like the stereo needle being dragged across your favorite vinyl album (kids, ask your parents). … These two words formed as a question that made him, for an instant and for a life-time, question the nature of his love.

    February 14, 2019 by jim renke

    Spiritual Complacency Reversed

    A few years back I wrote what has become my most viewed blog post.  It is about spiritual complacency.  It pops up more often than others with… Read more “Spiritual Complacency Reversed”

    February 4, 2019 by jim renke

    Come To The Table

    God lives in community. And He has done everything needed to welcome us into that oneness. By faith, step into that and find joy around His Table.

    January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 by jim renke

    I’m Tired… Tired of Christianity

    Like you, I read several online papers, I keep track of social media.  I even subscribe to 3 email alerts each day for news items with the… Read more “I’m Tired… Tired of Christianity”

    December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 by jim renke

    3 Ways to Possess What Jesus Came to Bring

    This morning I awoke 2 hours before the alarm sounded.  I began thinking about Jesus and the season of advent.  I started paging through my Bible and… Read more “3 Ways to Possess What Jesus Came to Bring”

    December 17, 2018 by jim renke

    5 Things That Make It Possible to Give Hard Thanks

    Around the thanksgiving table, many people have the tradition of telling something we are thankful for.  It doesn’t take long to think of a few quick answers.… Read more “5 Things That Make It Possible to Give Hard Thanks”

    November 21, 2018 by jim renke

    5 Things I Experienced in 3045 Motorcycle Miles

    If life is a journey, here are some things we should learn to practice along the way.

    August 11, 2018August 13, 2018 by jim renke

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