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3 Checkpoints for Spiritual Drift Michael Kelley: Drifting is something that happens over time. It’s slow and steady, almost imperceptible. It can happen so gradually in fact that it goes without...
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Lapel clipper or boy bander?
Most preachers I know are pretty particular about their microphone preferences. They know their options – the lapel clip, the pulpit stand, the handheld, boy band-left ear, boy band-right ear, etc…...
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The courage to take a risk
I spent the bulk of last week in Chicago for Story, a conference for those who are engaged in the creative world—storytellers, musicians, visual artists, and filmmakers, among others. I went to this...
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Why it’s good to disagree with your past self
It never fails. You write something, you put publish it, share it, do all the stuff you usually do with a blog post… And then, a few years later, you come back to it for some reason, and realize “Wow,...
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3 reasons why reading the Bible feels like a chore
Christian, if studying the Bible isn’t really your thing, can we chat for a minute? While Christianity isn’t dependent upon our academic inclinations, nor our interest in reading in general—to suggest...
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Six ways podcasts may be good (and bad) for your faith
Podcasts are not your pastor. I realize this is ridiculously obvious, yet it is so necessary for us to remind ourselves of this fact. We have more podcasts being created by more people than ever...
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Kindle deals for Christian readers A number of books by R. C. Sprout are on sale at the moment: God’s Love—$1.99 The Work of Christ—$1.99 Pleasing God—99¢ How Then Shall We Worship?—Free Also on sale:...
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Growing in the faith always takes time (and it’s never complete)
I’ve said many times that I am not a terribly patient man, particularly when I think about my own maturity in the faith. At least I don’t think I am. Maybe I’m getting better in this area. I know that...
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When you’re feeling frustrated with your growth in holiness, remember this
When I was a young boy, I was often frustrated when I couldn’t figure out how to do something right the first time. Doesn’t matter if it was drawing, writing, or creating something delicious in my...
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No need for fronts
One thing I always walk away from the Scriptures with is the reminder that character really, really matters. I don’t pretend to be a perfect man, of course. Not even close. But something that scares...
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Set your mind on Christ
One of my favorite books of the Bible is Colossians. Every time I read it, I’m overwhelmed. Paul was dealing with a peculiar bit of false teaching in Colossians, a synthesis of Jewish and pagan folk...
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Links I like (8/24)
Millennial Motherhood: Three Traps for Young Moms Abigail Dodds: Much of what’s true of every generation throughout all time is true of millennials. We are just people. Yet, just like every other...
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Weekend reading (9/16)
3 Ways to Build Intentional Gratitude in Your Church Cody Deevers: Church plants live and die on volunteer leaders. I am constantly amazed at the faithfulness and effectiveness of our volunteers....
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Growth takes time
If you’re like me, you’ve undoubtedly been frustrated when you’ve not seen your growth in godliness proceed at a quick enough pace. It seems to take a long time to become Christlike, doesn’t it? Is...
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