Don’t Waste Your Life – Chinese

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I love the book Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper. It is an awesome read and a chance to really dig deeper and think through some big thoughts for your life. And your service to God. In fact, I blogged about it quite a bit a year or so ago…
I found a sample [...]

Christmas Program…er, Party

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Last night, I went to a Christmas program at the Change Life Church in Banciao, Taiwan. We had a fine time. It was a unlike any Christmas program I’ve ever been to in the U.S. Here are some thoughts:
1. The program was called a “party.” I think I like this.
2. They treated the program [...]

Christmas List – Part II

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Merry Christmas from Taiwan. Yesterday, I posted my Christmas list. Why? Well, to see if people would buy me stuff. Or, to show the super-expensive stuff I can tend to want. Or, just for fun. (Or, all three….) Anyway, the reality is Christmas is not about gifts to me. It is not about getting [...]

Christmas List

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Thought I might post my Christmas list online (since no one asked for it in person)….so here it is. Numbered and complete with links for easy buying.
1. A new Jeep Wrangler.
2. A Santa Cruz Guitar – Tony Rice Professional Model.
3. The Message (Eugene Peterson’s “remix” of the Bible.)
4. An iPhone.
5. Lyle Lovett’s new record [...]

Christmas Cards

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This week an envelope arrived from some kids at Bedford Baptist Church in Bedford, Kentucky. It was jam-packed full of holiday cheer with about 15 handmade Christmas cards that apparently were constructed all at the same time. (Same paper, same general theme, but all still very cool.) So, I thought I might share a [...]

Christmas Candy

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We’re throwing a Christmas Party for our college friends here in Taipei. It will be on December 26th and I thought I might give some folks in the U.S. a chance to participate. Here’s what I’m thinking….we need some Christmas candy. I thought maybe peppermints, candy canes, or any other Christmas-type candy might be [...]

Are you a liar?

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This morning I listened to a Matt Chandler sermon for worship. While in Taiwan, I’ve been attending some churches and having worship with my buddy Paul as well. This morning, it was coffee and a podcast at Starbucks.
Today, Matt preached from 1 John on the reality that confession of sin and repentance from sin [...]

One month until Hong Kong

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We’re one month away from a trip to Hong Kong. We stay there for a few meetings and head to the US on January 2nd. This trip is coming to an end really fast.
Here are my thoughts on going home. Great. Awesome. Ready to see some friends, drink some coffee, and tell some tales. [...]

Thanksgiving has come and gone…

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Thanksgiving has come, wreaked its havoc on my waistline, and gone in a swirl of indigestion and vows to “never do that again…” Some reflections:
1. Being away from the family was a little tough on ‘ol Uncle Jeff. My Mom, Dad, sister, brother-in-law, Grandma, niece, nephews, aunt, uncle, cousins, etc. all got together in [...]

I am thankful for…

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It’s Thanksgiving in the United States, so I thought I would post a few things I am thankful for. Hope you can relate…
1. I am thankful for Jesus. (This is an obvious one.) He is my Lord, my Savior, my Friend, my Brother, my Redeemer, my Intercessor, and He wants to be all of [...]