Book Review: THE MAP by David Murrow

by J.W. Bergmann ~ March 7, 2010 Published Posts

Share“A map, written in code in the Gospel of Matthew, reveals a truth so explosive it could rock the foundations of Christianity… or lead to it’s rebirth.” When I read this quote on the sleeve of the book, David Murrow (the author) had my attention. I assumed that this novel would read like another chapter [...]

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His Finest Creation

by J.W. Bergmann ~ March 6, 2010 Devotional Thoughts

ShareHave you ever stopped to ponder God’s creative ability? Aside from the fact that Jesus (God in the flesh) came to earth to save us from our sins, the second most awesome subject in scripture is God’s creativeness. Everything from the vast expanse of outer space down to the most intricate sub-atomic detail was thought [...]

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The Second Call

by J.W. Bergmann ~ February 27, 2010 Devotional Thoughts

ShareI am currently in a season of reading. I can’t seem to devour books fast enough. It has been a ridiculously revealing and yet wonderful journey…
As of late, I have been savoring The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning.
This is a passage that bears sharing. It aptly describes where I am at in life and [...]

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Book Review: 66 LOVE LETTERS by Dr. Larry Crabb

by J.W. Bergmann ~ February 15, 2010 Published Posts

ShareI recently read the book 66 Love Letters from author and psychologist Dr. Larry Crabb. This is a literary departure from Dr. Crabb’s previous works. This volume is “presented as a dialog between one man and God.” (quote from book sleeve)
The structure is simple: each chapter covers one of the 66 books of the [...]

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You Are Loved

by J.W. Bergmann ~ February 13, 2010 Devotional Thoughts

ShareI wear a special piece of jewelry on my right ring finger. It has lettering embedded all the way around the band and five jewels strategically placed according to my design. I wear it all the time and will do so until the day I die… not because it is made of gold or has [...]

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Growing Young

by J.W. Bergmann ~ February 6, 2010 Devotional Thoughts

ShareYesterday I had the privilege of attending a memorial service. A well loved man had passed. His family, friends, and acquaintances gathered to share one last moment together to savor the influence that he had in their lives. At one point, a few songs were played that were known to be his favorites. While these [...]

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The Ding-Ding Man and Other Assorted Oddities

by J.W. Bergmann ~ January 30, 2010 Family Stories

ShareIt’s funny how your childhood experiences form who you are as a person. Friends, classmates, your parents, other relatives, even the TV shows and music that you listen to… all of these have a profound influence on your thoughts and overall worldview as an adult.
This, I think, is what makes life interesting and hilarious. There [...]

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I’m Missing In Action!!!

by J.W. Bergmann ~ January 27, 2010 Other Ramblings

ShareI’ve had several people ask what happened to my blog… All is well… I am moving my old blog material to a new server and hope to be back up in a day or two!!!
If you would like to access my old site, please visit http://jwbergmann.wordpress.com
Thanks for your patience… and pray for mine (whew!)
Yours and [...]

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Shaking Tom's Hand

by J.W. Bergmann ~ January 25, 2010 Devotional Thoughts

ShareIn my early twenties, I had the privilege of getting to know a man named Tom. He was roughly 10 years older than me, very soft-spoken and always had a smile on his face. Quite honestly, he was one of the most humble and kind men that I have ever known. He loved to shake [...]

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