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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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Brick Walls & Iron Gates
Have you ever hit a brick wall? You were making progress, feeling pretty good about yourself—then suddenly you encountered a seemingly impassable obstacle in your path. This is more common…
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Bright Ideas & Other Memorials
Whenever the revelation of God’s glory shines the brightest, human frailty and foolishness become the most apparent. This certainly was true the day Jesus was transfigured before three of His…
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Who Is Holding Your Rope?
If I asked you who was responsible for writing nearly half the books of the New Testament and over 30% of its content, you probably would say the apostle Paul.…
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Hater or Truth-Teller? 6 Ways to Tell the Difference
How can we tell the difference between a hater and a truth-teller? It’s not always easy. But our ability to discern the difference will be crucial to our future growth…
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The Power of Relinquishment
Rediscovering the Lost Secret to a Fulfilled Life If you’re like me, there’s hardly anything in life more frustrating than when you lose something that’s important to you. The day…
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The Parable of the Lost Jetliner
In one of Jesus’ most famous sermons, He told three different parables about things that were lost: a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son (Luke 15). If…