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Charred Stones & New Wineskins–Which Are YOU?
It’s an oversimplification to say there are only two kinds of Christians in the U.S. today, but let me try to make a case for that view nevertheless. On the…
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What’s Holding You Back?
Sometimes we’re on the brink of our breakthrough, but something is holding us back. Can you relate? After Moses’ death, Joshua found himself on the banks of the Jordan River,…
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All Is Well
There’s an old saying that tells us, "All’s well that end well." Although I’m not sure this is absolutely true, the Bible clearly does provide many supporting anecdotes. There would…
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Bridging the GAP Between Your Rhetoric & Your Reality
Each of us has a gap between our Rhetoric and our Reality. In some cases, the distance between the two is enormous. Remember the Jerusalem crowds shouting "Hosanna" one moment…
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It’s All About Trajectory
"How are you doing today?" That’s the question I’ve often asked people over the years. But I’ve concluded that this is probably the wrong question. I’m thinking of trying out…
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The Blessings of Spiritual Detox
As a child, I was pretty naïve about life. I grew up in a carefree, upper middle class, suburban family, not much different from Ozzie and Harriet or Leave it…