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Mar 01, 2020 08:00am

Don’t be that Person who Hates

It’s true that difficult people are everywhere on the planet because everyone has experienced difficulty and brokenness. But some people […]

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Feb 29, 2020 13:00pm

Make Yourself Mentally Uncomfortable with Abortion

We humans are a funny breed, aren’t we? We often don’t get serious about something until we see it. For whatever reason, […]

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Feb 28, 2020 08:00am

Beautiful, Generous Giving Requires Humility

When an airline pilot charts his route, he is faced with the task of remaining on course until he arrives […]

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Feb 27, 2020 14:00pm

Three Ways to Rest

When we rest in God’s presence, He makes Himself known to us.

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Feb 27, 2020 08:00am

Here’s Why You Should Read the Bible

It’s something we’ve heard preached about plenty of times. It’s almost like broccoli: We know it’s good for us, but […]

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Feb 26, 2020 08:00am

Heroic Husbandry: Part One

The chief instinct of a man is self-preservation, self-promotion, and really just about anything self.  We aim to serve our own […]

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Feb 25, 2020 14:00pm

Best for Last

We were set apart from every other living thing – not only were we given a voice to speak, but we were given a conscience and a soul. From the beginning, we were created with the ability to choose.

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Feb 25, 2020 08:00am

4 Purposes of Marriage the World Doesn’t Talk About

Let’s face it, divorce is commonplace in America today and it almost seems rarer for a couple to stay together […]

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Feb 24, 2020 08:00am

4 Ways to Climb out of the Pit of Despair

In the movie Princess Bride, the heroic Wesley finds himself trapped and tortured in the “Pit of Despair.” He is eventually […]

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Feb 23, 2020 08:00am

11 Reasons to Fight Against the Violence of Abortion

It is with a good dose of humility I wish to write a post on abortion. I desire for this […]

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Feb 22, 2020 08:00am

This is How You Can be the Salt of the Earth

“Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.” […]

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Feb 21, 2020 08:00am

What if Christians Acted Like the Body of Christ?

In the first century, when people became followers of Christ, they did so well aware of the cost (Luke 14:28). […]

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Feb 20, 2020 14:00pm

Thinking Ahead

God thought of everything

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Feb 20, 2020 08:00am

The High Price Others Pay for Our Missed Opportunities

“Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.” (Colossians 4:5) H. Jackson Brown has been quoted as saying, […]

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Feb 18, 2020 14:00pm

Thankful for Fall

God is the beautiful artist who, with just a few strokes of his hand, created a masterpiece.

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Feb 18, 2020 08:00am

Here’s What Helping Others Really Means

Over the course of a lifetime, there are a few phone calls that really stand out in your mind. One […]

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Feb 17, 2020 08:00am

Open Letter to My Fellow Millennials

Dear fellow millennials,  We could be the generation to change the world if we changed a few of our own […]

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Feb 16, 2020 08:00am

Indescribable Distraction is a Barrier to Prayer

In this digital age of indescribable distraction, our prayers have depleted.  No doubt we could all cower behind this grand […]

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Feb 15, 2020 08:00am

Here’s Why You Never Need to Worry

We’ve probably all read the most popular verses on anxiety: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by […]

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Feb 14, 2020 08:00am

Moving Beyond Shame and Regret: Part Seven

When you have done the following . . .  1.) recognized God’s goodness  2.) released your heart 3.) repented of […]

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Feb 13, 2020 14:00pm

God Provides

God died for us, and in doing so, he provided for our future – with a tree.

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Feb 13, 2020 08:00am

Here’s the Reason You’re Disillusioned

You’re not alone if you feel disillusioned.  You’re not the only one who feels this way.   You were probably an excited new believer […]

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Feb 12, 2020 08:00am

Moving Beyond Shame and Regret: Part Six

Everyone has a junk drawer, right? We have several, actually, but our primary junk drawer currently includes, markers, pens, pencils, […]

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Feb 11, 2020 14:00pm

God had a Plan

God created the air that fills our lungs which sustains our life!

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Feb 11, 2020 08:00am

Asking the Cold, Hard Questions at Tax Time

What is success? Many people spend their whole lives being “successful.”  But what does that really mean?  Is it the […]

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Feb 10, 2020 08:00am

Moving Beyond Shame and Regret: Part Five

Click here to read part 4 of this series Christians sometimes talk about “strongholds” and may have in mind something […]

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Feb 09, 2020 08:00am

Four Invitations You Should Send Out Right Now

The first day my wife and I moved into our new home there were open boxes littering the rooms; everything […]

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Feb 08, 2020 08:00am

Moving Beyond Shame and Regret: Part Four

If you’re a child of God, the only prerequisite to being forgiven of sin is your honest confession. The Bible […]

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Feb 07, 2020 08:00am

Avoiding the Vortex of Valentine’s Day

Want to know why? Because it’s the day where people compare themselves to others and standards are set by society […]

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Feb 06, 2020 14:00pm

Order Is Important

God created the light first because He is the giver of light. He is the only one worthy of our worship and adoration.

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Feb 06, 2020 08:00am

Moving Beyond Shame and Regret: Part Three

Shame can come from several sources. Sometimes, it’s forced upon us by people who made choices over which we had […]

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Feb 05, 2020 08:00am

Five Ways to Find the Missing Link

I grew up hearing the term “the missing link” a lot. My dad was a police detective for almost four […]

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Feb 04, 2020 14:00pm

A Creator for Creation

There had to have been a moment where the creator, who already existed, brought forth life.

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Feb 04, 2020 08:00am

Moving Beyond Shame and Regret: Part Two

Neuroscientists and psychologists have known for decades about the connection between suppressed emotions like anger or anxiety, and our physical […]

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Feb 03, 2020 08:00am

Here’s How You Know You’re Ready to Marry One of Those Fish

There are a lot of questions when dating or talking to someone you are interested in.  In the beginning stages, […]

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Feb 02, 2020 08:00am

Moving Beyond Shame and Regret: Part One

Rick Warren recently wrote a great article about how Our Churches Should Be No Shame Zones. I’ve been surprised at the […]

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Feb 01, 2020 08:00am

When God Comes to Shake Things Up

We so badly want God to show up and do great and mighty things. But we also want him to […]

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Jan 31, 2020 08:00am

The Truth About Fasting and 7 Ways to Do It

We’ve heard people say they are going to start a “fast,” whether for health reasons, for spiritual reasons, or maybe […]

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Jan 30, 2020 08:00am

10 Dating Commitments Teenagers MUST Make

The world of dating is about as convoluted as you’d expect. Two messed-up sinners trying to figure out not only […]

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Jan 29, 2020 08:00am

Here’s the Reason You Exist

On March 5, 1995, I was on a school bus headed to Louisville, Kentucky, for a field trip when I […]

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Jan 28, 2020 08:00am

This is What “Living Sent” Means

The command to “live sent” may or may not be a familiar phrase in today’s church vernacular. Same goes for […]

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Jan 27, 2020 08:00am

Lessons From the Ultimate Traitor

Even if you’ve never read the Bible, you know who he is and what he did. Thesaurus.com lists Judas as a synonym […]

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Jan 26, 2020 08:00am

Human Trafficking: What it is and Why You Should Care

January is human trafficking awareness month. Instead of submitting an overload of statistics or information, I’d simply like to bring […]

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Jan 25, 2020 08:00am

Five Reasons Being a Prisoner is a Good Thing

“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have […]

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Jan 24, 2020 08:00am

The Tough Decision to Give My Dog Away

It was that worst-case scenario: “What if our new-born son is allergic to our beloved dog?” On paper, it’s easy. […]

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Jan 23, 2020 08:00am

Steve’s Story: A Lesson in Love and Grace

It was another cold, rainy day in Washington, D.C.  Steve, an African American in his late 40s, was making his […]

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Jan 22, 2020 08:00am

Seize the Day . . . No, Seize the Decade!

A new year is here! Not just a new year – a new decade. Somehow, it seems impossible to think […]

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Jan 21, 2020 08:00am

Something Missing in Your Life? Don’t Start With Religion.

Perhaps one of the biggest frustrations in life is not knowing where to start. It is a common problem for […]

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Jan 20, 2020 08:00am

What is Your Internal Canary Bird Singing to You?

In the old days of mining, the miners took a canary bird down with them while they worked. This bird […]

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Jan 19, 2020 08:00am

What Does Your Life Reflect?

I noticed the other day that my wife has been using the word precious more frequently. I’ve known her for over twelve years, […]

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