Besides serving as pastor at Caledonia Church, Gary Schwerin is the Spiritual Development Minister for the Rockford YMCA and Executive Director of Bridge Ministries of Rockford.
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I have a recurring thought, a life lesson, an anchor. I’m not sure when it began... This thought has time and again lifted me out of a funk or a potential hole and set me gently on the edge, and then the full safe plain of hope and joy.
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Have I ever been overwhelmed with the love of God for me?
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Learning to deal with our doubts and questions is an essential part of a good and healthy life.
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Do you have a business card? What's on it? Your name, your business, contact information, maybe what you specialize in... Does your card say anything about what you believe, or what is most important to you? Does your business card talk about your job, or about your calling?
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Want to be part of something big?
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Without the most basic faith, we couldn't even live.
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We are entering the season when lots of fresh fruit is becoming available. Much to my delight! I have so many favorites... Do you? The Bible talks about fruit quite a bit, both the natural and the spiritual variety. For example, at the very beginning of the Bible we are
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Finding fault leaves me feeling that I am not as messed up as the other person. But I am.
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Really? In this world? At this time?
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God loves questions. But be prepared! He might start his answer with a question or two of his own.
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How many times do I encounter Jesus but don't realize it?
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What really happened on Easter
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Okay, but what do I do with my circumstances?
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If you're available, you could change the world.
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You need a rest. God wants to give it to you. Why not take him up on this?
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As a sinner myself, that makes me feel pretty good!
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Some things are worse than physical paralysis.
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When Jesus is in ordinary us, we can do the extraordinary.
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A great teacher speaks with authority.
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This is what love looks like. Are you on board?
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What can you do about it?
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There is one thing that you will never fully understand, but which is worth a lifetime of curiosity and investigation.
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And that is a very good question for each of us to ask.
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We all need as much joy as we can get.
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Peace is not simply the absence of violence, or chaos, or trouble.