Disguising our true feelings, thoughts, weaknesses leads to pretense, facades and lack of authenticity in families, friendships, workplaces and even (or especially) in our churches. Continue reading
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Praying Boldly
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In James 5:16, the apostle encourages us to confess our sins to one another and pray for one another. It’s a sequence: confession and then prayer. Confession must come first. Today I share my bold prayers. Continue reading
A Confession
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Confession spoken from a repentant heart is the gateway to many things. Continue reading
Addressing the Taboo
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It’s eroding families, congregations and society. It must be addressed. Continue reading
Competition
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As I prepared to interact with my competitors face-to-face, I thought about what the Bible has to say about how to treat people – our enemies. We are to love them. We are to live in harmony with them. We are to pray for them. I read over those verses. And I felt totally convicted, and then strangely filled with peace.
Open My Eyes
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Elisha’s servant was scared, intimidated by the visible forces that surrounded them. Their presence, their threats, their taunts likely shook the foundation of the servant’s faith.
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Sizzle sells
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Can you imagine what our society would be like if God were as popular as the Super Bowl or the latest Mission Impossible movie? What if we could talk about God as openly as we talk about the Vikings and the Packers? What if we devoted our time not to activities that pit one side against another but to activities that brought unity and harmony to our culture.
O God Our Help in Ages Past
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I love the old hymns. I especially love them when they well up within me just when my faith needs a boost. Continue reading
A Respite
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When our lives get so hurried and our schedules packed, we need moments of respite. Don’t deprive yourself. Continue reading
A dream, shaken
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My dream and everything I love about it is being shaken. Continue reading
