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David J. Collum
Practical Theology for Today
THESE DAYS WE ARE SCRATCHING OUR HEADS WHAT TO DO?
THESE DAYS WE ARE SCRATCHING OUR HEADS WHAT TO DO?

When we find ourselves scratching our heads, we should look to higher realities.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumApril 3, 2020Faith, Difficult Situations, Mark
WHEN THINGS AROUND YOU ARE CRAZY—GET GROUNDED
WHEN THINGS AROUND YOU ARE CRAZY—GET GROUNDED

Fill your mind with more than COVID-19—fill it with the reality that Jesus road into Jerusalem knowing what await him.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumApril 1, 2020Lamb of God, Palm Sunday, Mark
TAKE HEART
TAKE HEART

As we walk the path of following Jesus, as we stumble, and even fall, God’s hold on us does not loosen.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 30, 2020Take Heart, Courage, Mark
I AM THE GREATEST
I AM THE GREATEST

Jesus never appears disappointed in us. He does not mock us for silly requests. Rather, Jesus meets us where we are, and invites us to journey with him.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 27, 2020Humility, Acceptance, Mark
JESUS INDIGNANT! -- JESUS LOOKED LOVINGLY AT HIM!!
JESUS INDIGNANT! -- JESUS LOOKED LOVINGLY AT HIM!!

I don’t think Jesus has given up on this young man. Jesus looked straight at him and LOVED him.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 25, 2020Wealth, Children, Camel through eye of a needle, Mark
DIVORCE: CAN WE TALK ABOUT IT
DIVORCE: CAN WE TALK ABOUT IT

What do we do when we find ourselves contrary to God’s design? We go to God and say we are sorry, seeking His forgiveness, knowing that He forgives AND heals.

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Books of the Bible, Scripture and LifeDavid J CollumMarch 23, 2020Divorce, Sin, Forgiveness, Mark
FOLLOWING WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS // PART 3 of 3 – FACE JESUS
FOLLOWING WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS // PART 3 of 3 – FACE JESUS

We must swallow our pride, we must come to Jesus, even if this is the hundredth or more time with the same sinful flaw and pray.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 20, 2020Repentance, Inner Life, Mark
FOLLOWING WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS // PART 2 of 3 – STAY CONNECTED
FOLLOWING WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS // PART 2 of 3 – STAY CONNECTED

If we view prayer as something we do so we are more effective, then we miss the point. Prayer keeps us connected to Jesus and therefore to the Father.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 18, 2020Follow, Prayer, Mark
FOLLOWING WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS // PART 1 of 3 – HIS GLORY
FOLLOWING WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS // PART 1 of 3 – HIS GLORY

Following Jesus is more than a lifelong process by which we accomplish the goal of Christian living—it is the way by which we are always present with Him.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 16, 2020Follow, Mark
OVERNIGHT - YOU'RE VIRTUAL
OVERNIGHT - YOU'RE VIRTUAL

3 Things in this things in this time of COVID-19

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LeadershipDavid J CollumMarch 15, 2020Teamwork, Training, Culture, Care
When the Penny Drops...Twice
When the Penny Drops...Twice

Following Jesus requires intentionality.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 13, 2020Discipleship, Mark
JESUS SIGHED
JESUS SIGHED

We, as Jesus’ followers all too often try and labor in our own strength.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 11, 2020Discipleship, Follow, Mark
SLOW DOWN AND PONDER THE AMAZING
SLOW DOWN AND PONDER THE AMAZING

We think we are grand prix drivers of the universe. However, in this finely tuned expanse, we are children who’ve been given the keys.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 9, 2020Worship, Miracles, Mark
THE GOSPEL MUST GO FORWARD
THE GOSPEL MUST GO FORWARD

For all who truly seek Jesus, even if it means breaking through all the religious norms, he will find them.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 6, 2020Belief, Mark
RELIGION LEADS TO LOOPHOLES...
RELIGION LEADS TO LOOPHOLES...

Jesus always gets to the point. It is about what is inside of us.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 4, 2020Heart, Fasting, Mark
     

 
   
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   Jesus walking on water and calming the storm is most likely what has grabbed your attention. It should. However, I want to there is more goin

Am I living my life in way where I know he can, or instead, I am wondering if he can, and will, keep it up?

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumMarch 2, 2020faith, Miracles, Mark
There is a point to the Gospel...The is always One Point
There is a point to the Gospel...The is always One Point

There is a point to the Gospel…There is always One Point

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumFebruary 28, 2020Compassion, Mark
They Killed Jesus--They Are Going to Kill You
They Killed Jesus--They Are Going to Kill You

Let’s be clear. Reaching the world for Jesus is always opposed.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumFebruary 26, 2020Discipleship, Mark
They Didn't Teach Me That at School
They Didn't Teach Me That at School

When we seek to follow in Jesus in safety, we stunt our growth and narrow the power of the gospel.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumFebruary 24, 2020Mark, Faith
PUTTING OURSELVES IN JESUS PRESENCE
PUTTING OURSELVES IN JESUS PRESENCE

Only people who personally encounter Jesus find him.

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Books of the BibleDavid J CollumFebruary 21, 2020Faith
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