When to binge when to fast
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Binge Noun: A short period of time devoted to indulging in an activity to excess, especially drinking alcohol or eating. Fasting Noun: A movement…
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…
Christian Hedonism (it's a good thing)
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The Westminster Shorter Catechism (a summary of Christian beliefs from England in the 1600s) describes the ultimate purpose of mankind this way:…
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…
Your top three words
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Three words can sure say a lot. Especially if they are clarifying words that follow a comma. Examples: “She is my mother,…
What is deeper than our nine deepest needs?
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Sociologists and anthropologists have identified nine fundamental human needs. They are, in order: subsistence, protection, affection, understanding, participation, leisure, creation, identity, and freedom….
A description of Christians from Marcus Aurelius’ era (how do we measure up?)
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In 130-ish AD a famous letter was written to Diognetus (probably the tutor of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius), describing Christians and…
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…
Keep reading...keep reading (it will start to make sense)
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If you’ve ever tried your hand at consistent Bible reading, you have no doubt encountered passages that baffled you. Either they were…
