Author Archives: Dana

wedding dance

Solomon wrote, “There is a time to mourn and a time to dance…” Jesus said, “To what can I compare this generation? They are like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling out to others: ‘We played the flute for … Continue reading

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wedding wine

One of my friends wondered why I didn’t write about Jesus turning the water to wine last week as I shared of our family’s upcoming wedding. I asked my students recently, “Why do you think Jesus’ first miracle was turning … Continue reading

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wedding banquet

Life experiences often help us get a better grasp of the things of God. For example, the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac is powerful, but when you have a child of your own and then think about Abraham’s faith and … Continue reading

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reward vs reward

Many years ago, not long after Susan and I were married, we were at her parents’ house in Chattanooga and I overheard Susan’s mom say that their gutters needed cleaning. Wanting to be a good son-in-law, I found a ladder, … Continue reading

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reputation vs truth

“These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.” The piercing words of Jesus always hold this … Continue reading

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