Monthly Archives: October 2011

Three Ways The World Is Going To Drastically Change When Jesus Christ Returns

As we reflect on these Fall Holy Days, one event more than any other signals the change between the world in which we live today and the world to come, and that event is the return of our Lord and … Continue reading

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And You Shall Rejoice In Your Feast

Today we are gathered here to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles as God has commanded. This feast is one of the most happy and joyful of the Feasts of God, both for how we are commanded to celebrate it as … Continue reading

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Welcome To The 2011 Feast Of Tabernacles In Khun Yuam

Tonight I would like to thank you all for coming to the Feast of Tabernacles here in Khun Yuam. I would like to briefly talk about why we are here and some of what we hope to speak about and … Continue reading

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Organized Chaos

As I was waiting today for people to show up, and having to deal with the uncertainty of not knowing how many would come or when they would come, I reflected a little bit on order and chaos in general … Continue reading

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First Impressions Of Khun Yuam

Yesterday night I arrived in Khun Yuam around 7PM. After dealing with some business (including some very surprised hotel management), about an hour later I went off to find myself dinner. The town was very dead—I had to walk for … Continue reading

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From Chiang Mai To Khun Yuam

Even though the interwebs are not working right now in the very sleepy town of Khun Yuam, where I have just arrived, I am writing down my reflections from my long bus trip up here in the hopes of being … Continue reading

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Happy Feast Of Tabernacles

As I will be leaving for the Chaing Mai bus station in about half an hour to attend (and help coordinate) the Feast of Tabernacles in Khun Yuam, Thailand, I would like to take this opportunity to wish my readers … Continue reading

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An Accidental Book

Somewhere in the middle of my eighth, or maybe it was my ninth, message for the Feast of Tabernacles this year in Khun Yuam (the total includes a short welcome message, two offertory messages, three Bible studies, and five sermons … Continue reading

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Company Manners

One of my personal pet peeves is being asked to drastically change the way that I act or that my desk looks because company is coming. The love of people to make a good impression, at the cost of being … Continue reading

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The Sacrifices Of God Are A Broken Spirit, A Broken And A Contrite Heart

As we prepare to give an offering today for the Day of Atonement, I would like to reflect a little bit on an offering we give that we may not always be aware of. This offering we can give any … Continue reading

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