Leaving the Land of Numb

Espionage during Holy Week

Judas Iscariot agreed to betray Jesus, spying for the Chief priests and Elders

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March 2026

A Phoenix pastor--a good friend--and his gift of wisdom

This is me with my friend Pastor Mark Buckley this morning at 7:30am out in the Phoenix Mountains Preserve. Yep, this is how the desert looks! After…

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There is now no condemnation! So don't worry about being too polite in your prayers

Instead BE REAL! God does better with real than he does with polite.

Mar 23 • Leaving the Land of Numb

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Fasting from giving unkind looks and from listening to nonsense.

Photo by Masjid Pogung Raya on Unsplash

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There is now no condemnation ... ah, except for these 6 exceptions

Very funny, right? Indeed, there are NO exceptions!

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February 2026

Against you, God, and you only, have I sinned

When I lived in Phoenix for 4 years (2021-2025), I was in a men’s Bible study with 10 men—business owners, construction workers, financial planners, and…

Feb 28 • Leaving the Land of Numb

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The Tone Of Our Voice Makes A Big Difference When We disagree With Others

Even so, the tone of our heart is way more important than the tone of our voice.

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True Mercy Comes From God's Steadfast Love Alone

Photo by Jacob Bentzinger on Unsplash

Feb 19 • Leaving the Land of Numb

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Don't waste the Lenten Season

Unsplash by Ahna Ziegler

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Praying in the early morning desert breeze

After living in Tempe, Arizona, from 2021-2025—we moved to Indianapolis last summer—Jennifer and I have returned until mid-April.

Feb 10 • Leaving the Land of Numb

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A culture of contempt

And the only way to overcome it!

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January 2026

Where is this blog headed in 2026?

I'd like your thoughts...

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