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Continue reading →: Humanity’s Greatest Problem and the Hope of ChristOur world has been shaken by numerous problems this year. It seems like everywhere I turn, another crisis is being tackled, and more division is being created. For the first time in my lifetime, people everywhere are being separated by fear and hatred. The coronavirus pandemic and racism will surely…
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Continue reading →: 7 Reasons Why Your Church Needs a Vision and Mission StatementEvery church or organization should have a vision and mission statement. I believe they are important for the following reasons. 1. They provide direction. Suppose you are planning a trip across the United States to Los Angeles. If you’ve never taken the trip before, you’d be foolish to attempt it…
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Continue reading →: The Gift of a Listening ParentWhen it comes to my children, I am not a great listener. I’m pretty good at giving orders. I’m even better at breaking up fights by screaming louder than everyone in the room. I can list several areas in parenting I need to grow in by God’s grace; however, I…
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Continue reading →: Letters to the ChurchI’ve never met Francis Chan, but I think I would like him if I did. I have read most of his books and have always appreciated his passion and zeal for the heart and mission of God. He has encouraged me on numerous occasions to seek God’s face above anything…
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Continue reading →: Fighting the Coronavirus With the Wisdom of GodI tested positive for COVID-19. My symptoms have been mild. At different times throughout the week I’ve had a low-grade fever, a headache, and a loss of taste and smell. I feel pretty normal at the moment. I’ve been asked to quarantine for 14 days from the time of my…
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Continue reading →: When Youth and Beauty FleeOur world is obsessed with youth and beauty. Lots of money is spent each year on beauty products to keep us looking young and agile. According to one report, the beauty industry is valued at an estimated $532 billion and experts claim those numbers will rise each year. Our obsession…
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Continue reading →: Is Church Planting Still Necessary?Church planting has been extremely popular in recent years. Many conferences and organizations have been created to accommodate the growing interest in the subject. If you Google the term, you’ll be given more information than you can digest. Networks and agencies such as ARC, Acts 29, and NAMB have planted…






