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The Whitest Church in America

dehanson — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 17:07:24 +0000

Worldwide, over half the active Lutheran Christians are Black.
In America, the Lutheran Church is 96% White.
Statistically, the Whitest Church in America…..Hmmmm….

Light

dehanson — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:17:17 +0000

What is the relationship between light and faith? It’s actually quite amazing…

The Jesus Olympics

dehanson — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 18:11:24 +0000

When he walks the earth, gods and emperor’s compete with King Jesus for the rule of the world. Who wins?

Same as always, the one who gets things done…

There’s Seeing and Then There’s Seeing

dehanson — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 18:05:28 +0000

Vision is our most important connection to the world around us. In the spiritual realm, there is seeing and then there is seeing. The vision that comes with opening our eyes and heart.

Astonishing

dehanson — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 21:18:48 +0000

What is astonishing about Jesus in your life?
A lot has to do with proximity…

Is the American Church Dying?

dehanson — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:50:33 +0000

Recent news accounts about this “crisis” in the newer generations when it comes to being active in their faith has everyone scrambling for explanations.

Besides the fact that surveys always depend on how you ask the question and what the questions are, and how the questions are understood, there is someone else who might have a differing opinion on all of this…His initials are H.S.

He Is There Right Beside You

dehanson — Mon, 18 May 2015 20:20:00 +0000

“…The crowd is trying to force Jesus’ hand. Make him king so he can lead them on a military campaign against the Romans. That’s not God’s plan and Jesus will have none of it.

“You guys have to leave now!”

The disciples get in the boat and take off and Jesus faces the crowd alone. They leave. Danger is avoided, at least for the moment…”

When Jesus faces the challenges of his life, he goes deep.
When he walks on water, he is letting us, we are not alone.

The #1 Preventable Health Hazard

dehanson — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 16:23:04 +0000

It is shocking that one of the greatest health risks in our country today is totally flying under the radar. Mental and physical health. From childhood obesity to depression, there is one thing that could make a major difference.

Relax and listen…

You never know…

dehanson — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 16:57:56 +0000

Has someone had an impact in your life that they might not even remember? But it was significant for you?

God works like that, too. Where you don’t expect him…

Who is your family?

dehanson — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 18:56:16 +0000

The family of Jesus thought he was out of his mind. How about your family? For that matter, who is your family?

Jesus brings a new perspective…

Mark 3:20-35