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slowing down

in a few weeks i’ll have no choice. zero. zilch. no choice. i’ll have to slow down because my uterus and surrounding area will have experienced a stressful time called …

When Faith Amazes

When Faith Amazes

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I want to thank my Board for committing to journeying through ministry together and for trusting God last night.

And I want to thank God for consistent reminders that he is present and ready to do things in and through us that will consistently amaze and consistently develop our faith.

a decision

tonight, i was reflecting on commitment, on sticking with what we’ve been given. i’ve decided on this: to stick with being a pastor until God says something else. that’s my …

creative privilege

it’s tempting to think that it’s arrogant to think of yourself as creative. but to do so is like thinking it’s arrogant to think of yourself as sensitive. you know …

i’ve come down

perhaps you have, too. perhaps you’ve fallen victim to an invitation that was ever so enticing. your guard was already down. you weren’t giving your full attention to what you’ve …

Don’t Come Down!

I try to use exclamation marks sparingly. So listen up. I’m not sure when I first heard or read the Nehemiah 6 passage but I do remember being struck by …

views

we took a little trip today, picnic basket in tow. first stop was the museum. second stop was the greenway (to eat lunch until the heavens opened). there were several other …