Note to Self
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Dear Self, I’m not sure what you are thinking or how you are feeling right now, but in case you’re not doing…
Where your headquarters should be
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At Grace Church we support a ministry called AIM (Agape International Missions), an organization devoted to abolishing sex trafficking in our generation….
William's 400-meter failure
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During the past few months I have been volunteering as the assistant track and field coach at my daughter’s high school. I’ve…
Superman, Batman, and YOU
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Superman…Batman…Ironman…the Incredible Hulk…what is Marvel teaching us, and what, if anything, do these stories say about you? Super hero stories have always…
Waiting to exhale
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“Runners, take your mark…get set…” Now hold it right there. Have you ever noticed the peculiar rituals that Olympic sprinters…
Retracting our 'nevers'
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Do you get annoyed when missionaries say, “I told God I would never go to Africa, and sure enough that’s where He…
Taking your ball and going home
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Have you ever had a Jeremiah day? A Jeremiah day is one where we question our calling, resent the various sacrifices that…
When you're feeling illegitimate
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Illegitimate [adjective, noun il-i-jit-uh-mit; verb il-i-jit-uh-meyt] Adjective Not legitimate; not sanctioned by law or custom: an illegitimate child Unlawful; illegal: an illegitimate action Irregular; not…
Distracted on Saturday depressed on Sunday
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Preachers, teachers, and pastors often express a nearly universal weekend sentiment: they are distracted on Saturday and depressed on Sunday. The pre-preaching…
I will always need you more than ever before
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Ever since I was quite young, hot tubs have been one of my sanctuaries. It’s kind of weird, but true nonetheless. Tonight,…
