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The Secret’s In the Cushion: A word on sin
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When I was a kid, I loved to eat. Even more than I do now. My parents had no problem with me eating (I was a big boy), but they didn’t like me eating at certain times. One of those “no eat” times was before dinner. Starting about an hour before dinner, I wasn’t…
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When the Waves Break
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I read this quote a couple of days ago… “Christ’s life outwardly was one of the most troubled lives that was ever lived: tempest and tumult, tumult and tempest, the waves breaking over it all the time. But the inner life was a sea of glass. The great calm was always there.” – Henry…
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A Post Without A Post
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Sometimes…. Very little needs to be said. Sometimes…. Less is more. Sometimes…. Drawing close to God means closing our mouths and opening our ears. Sometimes…. God whispers to us, but we’re surrounded by too much noise to hear. Sometimes…. I don’t need to post, you don’t need to read this blog, WE just need…
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4 Calls Jesus Has On His Disciples
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Matthew 10:5-8 “These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have…
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I Don’t Wanna Be Happy
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Joy says, “I’m loved.” Happiness says, “I’m liked.” Joy says, “I have all I need.” Happiness says, “Keep giving.” Joy says, “I’m not situational.” Happiness says, “I can be persuaded.” Joy says, “I’m fulfilled.” Happiness says, “Give me more.” Joy says, “I can’t earn it.” Happiness says, “Try.” Joy says, “I’m forgiven.” Happiness says,…
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Transforming Church
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About a month ago, I got a Twitter message about writing a review on this blog for “Transforming Church in Rural America“. The title alone was enough for me to agree to do so. I’m glad I did. Transforming Church in Rural America is one of the best books I have ever read on…