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Detours, Diversions & Distractions
Has God ever told you a joke? It unexpectedly happened to me in a recent prayer meeting at our church. As we prayed, we felt challenged to lay aside our…
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Outrage & Hope
Why We Need Heavenly Vision in Order to Enact Earthly Change I’m outraged by recent events in Ferguson and in New York City, and you probably are too. But I’ve…
Posted inInspiration Politics & Culture
Thanksgiving, Ferguson, and the Kindness of God
This Thanksgiving I find myself reflecting on the responsibilities we all have when we realize how blessed we are. On this day when we recount the blessings we’ve received…
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The Canary in the Coal Mine
We all need an early-warning system about the hazards of life. I woke up today thinking about how coal miners used to take a canary with them into the…
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5 Things You Can Expect When Jesus Is in the House
Churches all over the world claim to have Jesus "in the house," but sometimes there is scant evidence to support that claim. Mark 2:1-12 provides us with a vivid outline…
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4 Steps to Your Breakout Moment
The longer I live, the more convinced I am that most people are paralyzed or imprisoned in some way. No wonder the Bible tells so many stories about those who…
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Disinfecting Your Emotional Wounds
When I was a student at Dominion Junior High, I had a rather idyllic life and no concept of emotional wounds. But lately I’ve found myself reflecting on the…