And other things people say online without knowing a single thing about you There’s a particular kind of confidence the internet, or social media in particular, has manufactured in people: the …
The Author’s Edge: How “Real Artists Ship” Transforms Your Writing Life
As an author and writing coach, I've learned a thing or two about getting things done. It's a lesson that hits home for all of us who feel the call to create, to write, and to share our message …
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Would Jesus Waste Money on Super Bowl Ads?
When I started writing this post, I hadn't seen the recent Super Bowl ads that some people are discussing online yet, and I admit I know nothing about the company or organization who paid for the …
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Before Asking Me For Money on Facebook or Putting Me in Groups
Sometimes I begin writing a Facebook status that begins taking on a life of its own and I realize I should delete it because people don’t want to read another rant from me. So I copy and paste …
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Living in Awe: How Simple Worship Unlocks God’s Manifest Presence
Recently I was reflecting on the presence of God. I've discussed the manifest presence of God multiple times on the podcast, once with Dr. Stephen Crosby, and on another occasion a year or two …
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Quit Making Excuses!
Here it is, my first written post for 2017. Hard to believe I've gone over three weeks without updating my blog, but a week ago my mother returned to Canada after visiting us for over two weeks, …
Cheer Up! You’ve Survived Another Election Cycle! | 2016 Edition
I don't want to catch you off guard giving any of my pontifications about last night's US election results. I admit I watched CNN's live election coverage online with a bowl of popcorn and in a …
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A Call To Mediocrity & The Blame Game
Go the way of least resistance in life. Don't ask questions about why things are the way they are -- just accept it. When people challenge your dreams and say something can't be done -- or …
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I’m Keeping My Paypal Account
I'm not trying to start a fight or an argument or be an armchair critic. And it's with a little bit of trepidation I post this because I've been doing such a good job of NOT posting anything …
Don’t Say This To Someone Who Has Been Hurt By Church
Photo Source: What Not to Say to Someone Who Has Been Hurt By Church | RELEVANT Magazine There are several articles that seem to be making the rounds on social media about abuse in the Church, …
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The Seven Lies of Living Cross Culturally | The Culture Blend
I just read this article over at The Culture Blend, People who live cross-culturally, for any significant portion of their lives, are often duped. When we first choose to live as …
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Despise Not the Day of Small Beginnings
That’s the phrase that kept popping into my mind as I sat down to write this post. Normally I have a title after I’ve begun working on a post, but this time, I knew that’s what the title needs …
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For Those Knocking The Ice Bucket Challenge as “Wasted Water”
Note: Before reading my post, please know and understand I did not make any of the meme photos used in this blog myself, but found them on the internet. My use of them does not necessarily mean …
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Are Millennials Leaving The Church or Just Our Definition of it?
My thoughts this morning come to you after reading a couple of different articles and drinking a couple of coffees. The first from Relevant Magazine that I read last night, but I'll get to …
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How Star Trek: TNG Taught Me to Live Life On Purpose
I started writing this article for Medium.com nearly a year ago but never got around to posting it. When I decided to publish it on my blog, I was going to split it into two parts, but decided to …
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Steve Hill’s Impact on My Life
The other night, Evangelist Steve Hill went on to receive his reward from the Lord after a years-long battle with cancer. For those who follow my blog and do not know who that is, he was the …
Real Discipleship Is Very Inconvenient To The Flesh
I just finished recording a podcast with Stephen Crosby a couple of mornings ago. Since it's summer break here and most of our students have gone home, I'm freed up to get some writing, editing …
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When The Lord’s Favor Looks Scandalous
This morning in our team prayer time, Mark Burgess shared with us out of Luke 1:26-38 about the birth of Jesus foretold to Mary. Since it's Christmas, a lot of people are meditating on these …
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Decisions For Christ or Disciples of Jesus?
“Go therefore and get people of all nations to raise their hands and make decisions for Christ, and maybe baptizing a few of them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy …
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Are You Fulfilling Your Purpose?
There isn't really any money in what I do "for a living", but I wake up looking forward to teaching the Word of God to disciples in our Oikos School of Ministry. I love preparing and planning …
That’s Right, I Am an Author — And So Are You!
Sunday morning after our home church service, Shaun approached me and asked if I could help the person he was evidently talking to. He was talking to a middle-aged woman along with a young woman …
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When Mission Isn’t As Sexy As You Thought It Would Be
Last Friday in our leaders huddle, our team leader Mark Burgess said something in passing that I've been giving thought to. He mentioned how a lot of people from outside, such as visitors or …
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Pushy Pentecostal Preachers and “Courtesy Drops”
This week J. Lee Grady knocked the ball out of the park with his weekly installment of "Fire In My Bones", his column over at Charisma Magazine. It was entitled 9 Bad Charismatic Habits We Need …
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Who Cares What Rob Bell Thinks?
The internet and blogosphere is up in arms yet again regarding Rob Bell for some reason or another. OK I'm being intentionally obtuse when the reason is quite simple -- he allegedly has come out …
If God Wanted Us Sick, Why Do We Seek Out Doctors?
Maybe I should rephrase my title, since I meant to say if we truly believe some sickness, disease, or cancer is a gift from God, then aren't we in effect telling God we don't want His gift when …
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Can People Reach Out and Touch You?
I recently was reading the story of the woman with the issue of blood in the fifth chapter of Mark. She touched the hem of Jesus' garment and was immediately healed, without Jesus seeming to know …
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Disappointment with God
As some of you may know, we're just one week away from the release of my Kindle book, 6 Lies People Believe About Divine Healing. I've had a good cross section of people from different …
Do You Know The Difference Between Immaturity and Hypocrisy?
Recently a famous celebrity model and actress was in an interview stating that she's going to church with her husband and baby. She also stated that she speaks in tongues and sees miraculous …
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Do You Exaggerate Your Personal Testimony?
I was reading a really good biography on my Kindle these last few days, and quickly I became nostalgic of my own adolescence as the author was sharing their sordid past. I personally have …
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