Tag: god
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Still Bleeding
Blood is pouring from me, from an open wound. Ripped apart, emotionally cut to the bone by those closest to me. Or at least that’s what it felt like to me. I was patiently waiting, longing for a conversation. Even an apology would’ve been nice. At the very least my expectation was a friend, a…
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Stop Calling People Demonic Before You Know Their Story
Have you ever read something on social media that made you literally sit up and take notice? “That’s demonic!” did it for me. Here’s why we need to stop calling people demonic before we know their story.
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After 9/11 and Charlie Kirk’s Death, I Still Believe We Can Find Each Other
The person sitting across from me, even if they disagree with me completely? That’s a human being. Flesh and blood. Kirk’s children will grow up without a father. That should break our hearts, regardless of ideology. That’s the America I want. One conversation at a time.
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I Didn’t Know
“I didn’t know” – three words that drive every parent crazy. Until I realized I use them with God too.
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Two Hearts, Same Row
Two people. Same row. Exact same sermon and communion bread. How do they leave with polar opposite experiences of God’s message?
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The COURAGE to Face What Leaders FEAR Most
Someone brings you their pain. Do you offer programs or presence? Find out why the answer reveals everything about the leader you are.
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How Jesus Heals Broken Families: When God Shows Up in Your Darkest Moment
Some family curses hide behind garage doors at 2 AM—until Jesus shows up uninvited and refuses to leave.
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Character Creates Lasting Culture
Great leaders do more than give directions, they give DNA. Discover how spiritual fathers build cultures that outlast them, and why character always wins over charisma.
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Where Grace Abounds in Community
Worn-out running shoes staring back from my front door. A Garmin watch that chose July 4th as its dramatic final day. Six months of watching fitness melt away like polar ice caps in July heat. This is what desperation looks like for an ultra runner. But it’s also the setup for discovering that grace doesn’t…
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Stop Using Platitudes!
“When God closes a door, another one opens.” “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” “Everything happens for a reason.” “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” When I hear a statement like those above, it makes me cringe. People BELIEVE these clichés will help! I wonder, will these trite…
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Not By Accident
Today, it is unpopular to follow Jesus. I don’t know that’s it ever been a popular idea or opinion to tell other people that you love Jesus, that you believe he came, died, and rose again, all for your benefit because – and this is the kicker – because guess what? He loves you. Why…
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Generosity
Thanksgiving. Christmas. Our thoughts turn to presents, good food, and company, all of which you’ve worked so diligently throughout the year. And, like it or not, Western culture typically thinks of generosity as giving from your wallet, in terms of cold, hard cash, or a lucrative donation. The simplest definition of the word generous is…
