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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…
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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…
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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…
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How to be Stress Free
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I get asked often, “Jonathan, what is the main cause of anxiety with an upcoming project?” OK, I’ve never been asked this, I’ve just thought about it recently. I think the number one reason I get nervous about an upcoming ministry opportunity or event is because I haven’t prepared adequately. This may be a…
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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…
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Sleeping without Living
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Do we know the win? Do we know the goal? Do we know what success looks like? It’s really easy for us to go through the motions… of life, of ministry. It’s really easy for us to get up every morning, put our clothes on, walk out the door, and get another pay check.…