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Continue reading →: What If?What if our world’s definition of success is antithetical to the Christian faith? What if our accumulation of bigger houses and fancier cars isn’t a sign of God’s favor but a result of man’s greed? What if businesses exist to exploit our self-centeredness and have no concern for the flourishing…
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Continue reading →: Ministry Embellishment and the Heart of a LeaderOne unfortunate reality I’ve seen in ministry is the temptation to make things look better than they actually are. The temptation often plays out as embellishing ministry impact so that congregants, volunteers, and financial supporters are pleased and willing to continue giving, serving, and attending. I sometimes wonder if it…
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Continue reading →: While Reading OliverI cryand feel my soul come aliveHer words like breathe bring life againThere’s simplicity and hope,whispers from another land Speak now,I am listeningSpeak now,I need repairShe says the birds own nothing—the reason they can flyWhy do I celebrate their flightwhile insuring my prison?Come simplicity and hope,Come set my heart on…
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Continue reading →: RuinsAll we see is dustbut this once was a garden.It seeks to cover us and bind us to its ways.I’m like a desert owlan owl among the ruins. Distressed, I groan aloud Reduced to skin and bones. Oh, these wild thingsThe passing days,the hours of despair.Yet, the sky is wideningAs…
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Continue reading →: Our Father’s FieldI’ve been reading the poetry of Wendell Berry lately. It’s inspiring and causes me to slow down, hang on every word, and appreciate this form of art. While I don’t consider myself a poet, I used to write song lyrics and found great pleasure in doing so. And while I…
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Continue reading →: The Prayers of a Father Have Great PowerIt’s been said that the prayers of a mother have great power. And while I believe that’s true, it’s equally true that the prayers of a father have great power. I think guys need to hear this message today, for we’re living in an age where many men feel like…
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Continue reading →: Creating Passive Parenting WinsPerhaps you’re familiar with the concept of passive income. Passive income produces financial benefits long after the work is complete. Two examples would be a book that sells years after its publication or a musician’s album that does the same. I sometimes wonder if there are similar things in life,…
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I’m a husband, father, pastor, and writer. I pray the material here draws you closer to God’s heart. Thanks for reading!
