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Just this past week I learned that former Christian author, Joshua Harris, has decided to walk away from the faith he once preached. Reading and listening to his story was disappointing and yet challenging. Honest reality: Each of us know people who grew up with us who want very little
As someone who speaks, it’s painful, yet unsurprising that there have been a few…like one…possibly two…and then there was that one time…well, let’s just say I have preached my share of what one might consider a “bad sermon.” For different reasons I felt “off”
Last night the Toronto Raptors won their first ever NBA championship, setting the city of Toronto into a frenzy. Every subway stop, light post, and street corner were celebration points with thousands of happy fans cheering on their franchises major accomplishment. I was certainly one of them, although my form
Several weeks ago my wife and and I became the owners of two Goldendoodles, one black and the other gold. About a week after bringing them home, we noticed one evening that the black one (Sophie) was getting pretty sick. White foam started to form around her mouth, and our
One of my favorite posts from any writer is the list of apps they find helpful and use on a daily basis. I love finding helpful life hacks that make my day easier. Hopefully some of these resources I share will be of help to you! 1) DayOne Journaling App
One of my favorite Focus On the Family Radio Theatre Dramas was a series they did a number of years ago when I was still in high school called, “The Father Gilbert Mysteries.” As I recall, one of the stories that had a profound impact on my life was in
In athletics, there is a massive internal characteristic that separates the good from the great players. Some call it that inner drive. Others title it the strive for greatness. Being someone who loves to watch sport’s documentaries, I cannot help but notice which athletes have this characteristic. After listening
Whether we like it or not, virtually everything we do in life will be replaced at some point in time. When we retire from our jobs, someone will come along to replace our business or position in the company. When we decide to drop out of a local sports rec
The old saying, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care” remains true. Unfortunately, within Christianity, I believe we have too many what I call “lifetime students.” Occasionally I run into someone like this. They might possess multiple bachelors, graduate, and even post-graduate
“Tribalism” has become somewhat of a buzzword in today’s culture. Small business owners frequently refer to customers as their tribe. Thought leaders who develop a strong following on YouTube often call these followers their tribe. Numerous politicians talk about their constituents as those in their tribe. Tribalism has seeped
Yesterday, I had something odd happen. I was chatting with the pastor of our mother church in Virginia and realized something. Both of us had taken a segment out of our sermons to address a topic we had rarely covered before, but one we felt God had laid on our