Author Archives: Dean W.

About Dean W.

Dean is the founder of Families from the Beginning.

Got Plans?

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Dean W.

It’s good to remember that Jesus becoming flesh and dwelling with us was part of God’s plan to redeem us from our sin. Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas, Until He Returns!

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Dean W.

The death and resurrection of Jesus is the reason for His birth.
So, the real reason we celebrate Christmas is sin. Our sin is the need. God’s Son is the answer.
When we celebrate Christ’s birth, we recognize His death and resurrection, and also His return! Continue reading →

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Easter in December

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Dean W.

If Jesus did not rise from the dead, we would not be celebrating Christmas.
Festus knew Jesus had been crucified, it was in the Roman Empire’s records. But the idea that He was alive again is what set Paul at odds with both Jewish and Roman authorities. Continue reading →

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The Mask Message Challenge

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Dean W.

Have you noticed that masks are now a fashion statement?
Think of your mask as if it’s a bumper sticker.
Use your mask to reach others for Christ. Continue reading →

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Christmas Reminders

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Dean W.

A pregnant young lady and her fiancé travel to his family’s hometown… The story ends with a sudden trip to another country.
The whole point of the Christmas season is to emphasize that Jesus was Emmanuel, God With Us Continue reading →

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Still Thankful

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Dean W.

Are you still giving thanks? Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day. It’s a national holiday that was recommended by George Washington in 1789, instituted by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, and made into law by Congress in 1941. The story that the … Continue reading →

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Family Beginnings

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Dean W.

“Our ethnicity ties us to families in other nations and gives us a canvas on which to paint the pictures of our lives, but the background that provides context to our pictures is the United States.” Continue reading →

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Grace for Grace

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Dean W.

And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. John 1:16-17 What does it mean to receive grace? How do we receive … Continue reading →

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Living Stones

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Dean W.

Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to … Continue reading →

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The Mind of Christ

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Dean W.

What does it mean to have the mind of Christ?
Christ’s mind requires the Spirit of God, because the carnal mind chafes against the law of God and the Spirit.
But reasonable thought (the mind of Christ) requires faith.
Occupy your heart and thoughts with the Word and the works that edify yourself and others. Continue reading →

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