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The Cure for Bone-Deep Pain
I once met a man who had become addicted to prescription painkillers. "That must be terrible," I empathized. "Where is your pain located?" I expected the man to tell me…
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The Cure for an Uneventful Life
Recently a friend texted me and asked how my week was going. "Uneventful!" was my reply. My friend texted back and said that sometimes "uneventful" isn't such a bad thing.…
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The #1 Cause of Failed Marriages & Churches
Lately I’ve been pondering what’s the primary reason so many marriages and churches ultimately fail. Is it because of self-centeredness? Narcissism? A refusal to die to our own interests so…
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The Funny Thing About Your Fears
Fear and faith. Two primal forces that significantly shape our actions, attitudes, emotions, and relationships. Like oil and water, the two don’t mix. Throughout the Bible, God tells people, "Fear…
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I’m Sorry for Your Losses
When my dad died recently, I was greeted everywhere by the same condolences, "I’m sorry for your loss." Well, my dad was 94-years-old and in failing health before his death,…
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When a Preacher Doesn’t Feel Like Preaching
I love preaching even more than I like breathing, eating, or taking a walk on the beach. So it was very strange recently when I found myself having absolutely no…