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Category: Encouragement

  • The Power of the Moment

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    Don’t under-estimate the power of one single moment. One moment you spend with someone that’s hurting. One second in a conversation that you have. One sentence in a sermon you speak. One moment in time, has the potential to change lives. Don’t miss the opportunity contained in a moment as you… Spend a few minutes…

  • Why Are Things Difficult?

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    This may seem really elementary for some, but it hit me like a ton of bricks today.

  • Do We Over-Celebrate the Cross?

    Do We Over-Celebrate the Cross?

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    A few nights ago, I was laying in bed and trying to go to sleep by doing a little reading. I was reading Greg Gilbert’s “What is the Gospel?” when I came across this… If Christ had remained dead like any other “savior” or “teacher” or “prophet,” his death would have meant nothing more than…

  • 3 Experiences God Wants You to Have

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    The fact that God has mercy on us to keep us alive is amazing enough. The fact that God desires the best for us is the icing on the cake. The way that He works with us to glorify Himself and allow us to experience joy is simply astounding. Here are 3 things that God…

  • Testimony Time

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    I haven’t done this in a long time, so I thought it’d be a good time. When I was growing up, sometimes my pastor would take a Sunday night to have “testimony time.” Time to brag on God and what He’s up to in our lives. So, here’s your chance to brag on God and…

  • The Reward of Moving

    The Reward of Moving

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    This past Saturday, Melissa and I packed up all we owned and moved across town. After a lot of sweat, a little blood, and maybe a few tears (I was worn out!) :) , we finally managed to get everything settled in. As I was spending some time reflecting on my day yesterday, I had…

  • Impossible to Extraordinary

    Impossible to Extraordinary

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    I know that this has been said many times and is a pretty obvious biblical truth but, it also seems to be something we often forget. Whatever you’re facing, it isn’t hopeless for the King of Kings! It doesn’t matter how catastrophic your situation may appear, or how over-bearing the obstacles may seem, it isn’t…

  • The Power of Purpose

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    Quick post today, but here’s what’s on my mind… Anyone that has been in church for any amount of time has heard a statement similar to this: “God has a purpose for your life.” I think we often hear that, process it, and move on to the next thing. However, think about that statement again.…

  • Blogs Are A Waste of Time?

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    Technology is a beautiful thing. No other time in history has seen more opportunities to grow, learn, and share than the time we live in. We have resources at our finger tips that people as few as 20 years ago could have never imagined. BUT, I wonder, is it helping change us? Are blogs and…

  • Living On An Island

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    Sometimes, life has a way of making us feel as if we have no one around that can comprehend, no one around that can console, no one around that can encourage. Sometimes, our situations, circumstances, challenges, and settings can make us feel as if we’re living life on an island. That is NOT where God…