Daniel Griswold
Incident at Bluffton High School shows why connecting with youth is so important
I was at a staff meeting last Wednesday when I heard that Bluffton High School had been locked down. I know many of the young people there, and a mother of one of them was sitting near me at that meeting.
Daniel Griswold
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DANIEL GRISWOLD
Doubting Thomas might have a twin ... in us
Since moving to the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton area, I've noticed something I thought was unique: There are an incredible number of twins in the area.
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DANIEL GRISWOLD
Listen closely and you'll hear God telling you to 'Go!'
In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus gave his disciples a high calling: "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded...
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DANIEL GRISWOLD
The Bible -- one book that is way better than the movie
The first sermon I ever wrote was for an Assemblies of God Fine Arts Festival. I was a junior at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, N.H., and at my small church (a small Pentecostal congregation in a mostly Catholic town) I was allowed to preach that sermon.
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DANIEL GRISWOLD
Are you the leader God is calling?
For three years, Jesus poured himself into a core group of 12 people. These guys had lived ordinary lives, but, after being called, became greater through faith and service, proclaiming a new era through the gospel. Young King David lived as a sheep herder, but was anointed (blessed by God)
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DANIEL GRISWOLD
Take a moment to reconnect with God -- and hope -- this Lenten season
Our church has a wonderful basketball program for children called Upward. Each year it has grown, and I love being in the midst of so many kids learning teamwork, respect and the skills they need to play like pros. The coaches are great role models, and I'm proud of their hard work and humility.
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DANIEL GRISWOLD
Temple Run app shows we have the power to make things better in life
Last year a young person borrowed my phone and when she returned it, I noticed I had a new app.
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DANIEL GRISWOLD
Asking bold questions leads to stronger faith
I've been a huge fan of the actor Jeff Bridges, going way back to when I first saw the movie "Tucker" in a basic business and free enterprise class my sophomore year of high school. The movie was fantastic, presenting a dreamer imagining a new future for cars post-World War II, and taking on the...
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DANIEL GRISWOLD
Set a place at the table for both law and grace
Presents were opened, candy flowed from our stockings, gift cards were exchanged and a lot of tasty foods covered the table. After our food comas, my family sat together and talked about life. Then, we began talking about what movies were out, and everyone wanted to see "Les Miserables." We saw ...
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DANIEL GRISWOLD
Amid all the worry, doomsday talk, there's one big reason to feel joy
Do the following phrases seem familiar? "Have good cheer." "Joy to the world." "Peace on Earth." "Oh what fun!" "Good tidings we bring." "With true love and brotherhood; each other now embrace." "We wish you a Merry Christmas!"


