Chuck's Blog
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"Closer To Jesus Every Day"
Think about the relationships you enjoy. Your spouse, parents, kids, grandchildren, siblings, and friends. These are people you keep in touch with if not daily, at least on a regular basis. These people are so important to your life...
September 18, 2023
August, 2023
"Second Mile Love"
What is second mile love? Well, the temptation for some is to do only what is required. Some will only do the bare minimum and nothing more. That is not “second mile love.” Second mile love is when you...
August 31, 2023
"Self-Denial In A Self-Indulgent World"
From the time we are born, we have a strong desire to have our needs met. A baby cries when he or she is hungry or needs their diaper changed. That baby’s cry is telling you he or she wants...
August 27, 2023
"The Brokenhearted"
It seems lately I’ve encountered many who are brokenhearted. I’ve spent a portion of the last two Tuesdays at funerals with the brokenhearted. The first was my mom’s funeral with my own broken heart and...
August 20, 2023
July, 2023
"Be Present"
I have heard for years athletes say, “I just have to stay in the moment and not get ahead of myself.” Golfers will speak about not getting ahead of themselves by thinking...
July 31, 2023
"The Path To Spiritual Growth"
Spiritual growth simply must be a top priority for Christians. When we think about what leads to spiritual growth, our go-to is typically Sunday worship, Bible reading, and prayer. Each of these things plays a huge...
July 23, 2023
"Wearing The Name of Christ"
If you are a Christian, you wear the name of Christ. An athlete wears a jersey with his name on the back. That athlete does not wear his team jersey every day or all the time. That uniform is for the games and, maybe, practice. But...
July 16, 2023
June, 2023
"Words To Live By"
Maybe your mom, dad, or grandparents have shared with you a thought or teaching that you feel are words to live by. It could be those words to live by are steeped in scripture or rooted in deep convictions. Words to live by resonate...
June 10, 2023
"The Words We Speak"
The words we speak matter, they really do. Our words matter because they have an incredible power to influence those who hear them. With the words you speak, you can make someone smile, be happy, and even laugh because of the...
June 05, 2023
May, 2023
"God's Grace"
“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ – by grace you have been saved.” (Ephesians 2:4-5) I grew...
May 25, 2023