Hey Dad
What’s the best part about your day? What about the hardest part? What would it look like if you just shared that with God today?
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Real Peace
Are you the kind of person who determines the success of your prayer by the outcome you get? We frame it as trust. We tell God “I’m releasing it to you.” And then, about forty-five minutes later, We check to see if anything has changed. It’s hard to wait in peace. We rather wait on…
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Prayerlessness Is the Symptom, Not the Problem
“Prayer flows naturally from a heart of humility and faith—it’s the honest recognition that we can’t do it on our own and the confident trust that God is ready and willing to help.” Let’s talk about something we don’t often admit out loud in church:A lot of us struggle to pray. We say things like,…
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A new weekly rhythm
This year I’m trying to be more intentional about my writing. Some have said they enjoy having a place to disconnect from the stuff of life, so enjoy. Part of this new rhythm of writing intentionality will hopefully include a weekly devotion. We’ll cover all sorts of devotion-y topics. Things like prayer and bible study…
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A Pastor’s Prayer
Have you ever wondered what was on your pastor’s heart? Like what got him excited in the morning? What keeps him up at night? What breaks his heart or brings a smile to his face? There are three short verses in a small letter in the Bible that really drive at what’s on a pastor’s…
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Why Are They Fighting
Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve heard that there is yet another conflict in the Middle East. However, this one isn’t your normal everyone is angry with everyone kind of conflict. This one has elevated to a horrific state of war. And I’ll be the first to admit that no one benefits from war….
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Don’t You Like Us?
Over the past week or so I’ve given you a peak in the window of my heart. I’ve shared with you about receiving a call to a new church and what that means for me and for my family. I’ve talked about determining if I’ve taken my current congregation as far as I am capable….
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Kid that drawing sucks
Ok so the title is a little harsh but it’s there for a reason. I remember when my kids were younger and would draw pictures or color something. They would do their best to stay in the lines but the younger they were the messier it looked. But not once did I look at my…
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Pray For Your Pastor
I was recently driving home from a small group bible study when something hit me. No it wasn’t a deer! It was a startling reality. Something I knew but kind of washed over me like a brand new feeling. As a pastor of a church, I am called to preach, teach, visit, pray with and…
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In Jesus Name
So for people who say they follow Jesus, this should be a given. Should is the operative word in that phrase. But how often is prayer one of the last things on the list? I know for myself it’s not the first thing I run to when I know it should be! It’s disheartening that…
