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DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY CHRISTMAS (Part 2)

All families are ‘dysfunctional.’ They just differ in degree of dysfunctionality. Jesus had a long history of family dysfunction. A long time ago in a Galilee far, far away…a Star appeared over the place a child was born. Jesus’ family Christmas story is chronicled in Matthew 1, the gospel that serves as a swinging gateContinue reading “DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY CHRISTMAS (Part 2)”

DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY CHRISTMAS (Part 1)

Jesus had a long history of family dysfunction. You might too. Before we discuss these issues, let me introduce you to some church families I met one Christmas season. Once upon a time, I was asked to speak at a church Christmas festival in an unnamed town in the state of chaos. Two large familiesContinue reading “DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY CHRISTMAS (Part 1)”

THE NEVER-ENDING WAIT AT THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE

Patience is waiting with a smile. At least that is what I teach my grandchildren. Surely, you have experienced the never-ending wait in a doctor’s office. If patience is a virtue, then the waiting room at my doctor’s office is the Vatican of self-restraint. My journey began at 9:00 AM. I arrived early. I hadContinue reading “THE NEVER-ENDING WAIT AT THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE”

FALLING LEAVES…BLOWING IN THE WIND

It was a gusty autumn afternoon, and the leaves had places to be. Forget lazy drifting—these were drama queens in disguise, skydiving through the air with all the urgency of latecomers at a Black Friday sale. Some leaves were tumbling over one another in a chaotic conga line, while others flapped and flailed like kidsContinue reading “FALLING LEAVES…BLOWING IN THE WIND”

THE LEANING TOWER of Broken Arrow

IS THE NEW WATER TOWER IN BROKEN ARROW LEANING? OR JUST AN OPTICAL ILLUSION? Once upon a time in the charming town of Pisa, Italy, the townspeople gathered for a grand celebration. They had just finished building a beautiful, tall bell tower next to their cathedral. The entire town was buzzing with excitement—until someone noticedContinue reading “THE LEANING TOWER of Broken Arrow”

ADAM & EVE Best Movie Quotes GAME

Here are some romantic things Eve suggested Adam could say in case God records these things in a book for future generations of movie-goers. [How many of the movies can you name? Google the correct answers after the game. There is also a LISTEN version https://soundcloud.com/rexblankenship23/adam-and-eve-movie-music-game ) HOW DID YOU DO? 0-5 points (You areContinue reading “ADAM & EVE Best Movie Quotes GAME”

ADAM and EVE: WHY?

Adam woke up feeling there was something different about him. As he sat beneath the shade of a sprawling fig tree, he noticed a subtle ache just below his chest. A sense of emptiness, as if a piece of him had gone missing. That evening, God introduced him to his missing rib who joined himContinue reading “ADAM and EVE: WHY?”

THE WEAKEST LINK

CHILDREN’S BOOK 3: Do you ever feel as if you are THE WEAKEST LINK? Imagine a quiz show where the questions are tough, the clock is ticking, and the host has the same warmth as a tax audit. Welcome to The Weakest Link—a game where teamwork is essential, but betrayal is inevitable, and the only thingContinue reading “THE WEAKEST LINK”

CHILDREN’S BOOK 2: RESCUE MISSION

It was test day in Calculus 202 during my second year of college. This was the semester I realized I was in far over my head. I was drowning in an ocean of knowledge while surrounded by surfers riding the biggest waves and scuba divers plunging the greatest depths. I stared nervously at the emptyContinue reading “CHILDREN’S BOOK 2: RESCUE MISSION”

GREATNESS IN SIMPLICITY (John’s Gospel is a Children’s Book)

Some simple moments in life have lasting lessons. Have you ever read John’s Gospel as if it were a first-grade reader? I was blessed to share repeated nighttime readings of a children’s book with my daughter. Those simple moments became more than familiarity with the story characters, plot, and conclusion. It developed into lasting lessonsContinue reading “GREATNESS IN SIMPLICITY (John’s Gospel is a Children’s Book)”