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February 12, 2018
The Complexity and Simplicity of Grace
One of the best things about being in the military are the fun weekend marriage retreats. A few years back my soldier and I went to a beautiful resort in…
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February 5, 2018
Gripes Be Gone: What’s It Like Being Married To Me
A long long time ago… back in 2012 when I was working as the Ministry Director at Sunrise Baptist in El Paso, TX I learned the phrase “gripes be gone.” …
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February 2, 2018
John Piper, Thank You…
Dear John Piper, I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for bringing to the forefront this important topic. Thank you for giving the women you tried to silence, a…
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January 29, 2018
Simeon Says Old Age Speaks Wisdom Into Young Lives
Now that we’ve talked about Simeon’s words of salvation to all and the cost of salvation let’s talk about Simeon’s age. He was old, but how old? This moment for Simeon comes…
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January 26, 2018
Christian Feminist?
Is it possible to be a Christian feminist? Courtland Sykes, U.S. Senate hopeful for Missouri, had a great deal to say when it comes to women’s rights. While I can…
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January 22, 2018
Simeon Says Salvation Is Here, And Yet…
Simeon began by praising God for being faithful to his promises. He then expanded that promise that had been given to him and shared it with all in attendance. He…
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January 15, 2018
Simeon Says Salvation Is Here
Have you heard of a man named Simeon? Simeon had been promised by God that he would not die until he had seen the Messiah. Upon seeing this promise fulfilled…
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January 12, 2018
Waking Up White, And Finding Myself In The Story Of Race
I was near the end of Waking Up White, And Finding Myself In The Story of Race when my 13-year-old son asked me a question that helped summarize the entire…
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January 8, 2018
Getting Better At Anything Doesn’t Come By Accident
What feels like the end is often the beginning. WHENEVER ONE JOURNEY ENDS A NEW ONE IS BEGINNING. There are multiple examples of this throughout our lives. The church calendar…
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January 5, 2018
Vindicating the Vixens
I couldn’t have chosen a better book to begin 2018. Truth be told I waited anxiously for Vindicating the Vixens to come out in December because a dear friend, a…
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