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Then the wood-carver measures a block of wood and draws a pattern on it. He works with chisel and plane and carves it into a human figure. He gives it human beauty and puts it in a little shrine. He cuts down cedars; he selects the cypress and the oak; he plants the pine…
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I’m always looking for a better way of doing things. When Google Reader shut down, it gave me the perfect avenue to try something different with the way I read blogs and RSS content. It took me a little while to figure it all out, but I have a pretty good system now. I…
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A few months ago, Melissa and I went on a fairly long day trip. We were driving up the interstate and stopped to go to the bathroom. Not being able to get a look at the gas stations on the exit before getting off the interstate, we tried to make do and go to…
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Since the release of Next Up: 8 Shifts Great Young Leaders Make, I’ve had the opportunity to guest post on some other blogs. The topics vary, but most are centered around the concepts found in the book. I thought I’d link them here in case you’re interested in taking a look (all of the…
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One of the most common asked questions for me as a pastor is the question, “Can you pray for me?” Being a pastor that loves people, I certainly can’t tell people no. For years, I’ve had trouble remembering who to pray for. I’ve made attempts in the past to write them down or enter…
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Many of you have probably seen this. If you haven’t, it’s worth a few minutes of your day. This is an example of true love!