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Will Jesus Come Back This Year?
Before answering the important question of when Christ is returning, I need to share a personal story. Back around 1972, I was dating a girl named Joni who had some…
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Saved Any Starfish Lately?
This year I’ve been confronted with the enormous financial hardships of Christians all around the world. The needs are especially great right now among my Pakistani friends hit by devastating…
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Parable of the Fishless Fishermen
Now it came to pass that a group existed who called themselves fishermen. And lo, there were many fish in the waters all around. In fact, the whole area was…
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What’s So Bad About a Little SWEAT?!
If you live anywhere in the northern hemisphere, you’ve probably been dealing with sweltering temperatures in recent weeks. Here in the Carolinas, we’ve had several days near 100 degrees Fahrenheit,…
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From BLESSINGS to BURNOUT
It happens. Even if you’re not bipolar, you’ll inevitably experience the peaks and valleys of life. Like waves on the seashore, there will be high tide and low tide—and perhaps…
The Credibility Crisis
Just about everything hinges on credibility—the question of who we’ll listen to and trust. Credibility inevitably shapes our decisions and relationships, sometimes in irreversible ways. If you’ve ever ventured into…