faith

11
Mar
20 Lessons from 20 years as a Christ Follower.  #spiritualbirthday

20 Lessons from 20 years as a Christ Follower. #spiritualbirthday

On March 11, 1995 at the Lake Geneva Retreat Center, my life turned upside down. I had no idea where
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16
Feb
What to do when you don't know what to do

What to do when you don't know what to do

This past week I spoke to our church [http://www.rockfordfirst.com] on the topic of suffering. Exciting right? :) The
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20
Oct
Pornography and Why You Are Not Alone.

Pornography and Why You Are Not Alone.

There was a day when this post would be directed at just the men, but that day is long gone.
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11
Sep
Go for consistency before you add complexity.

Go for consistency before you add complexity.

It seems that the intention to change occurs with something that resembles the following sequence: 1. Frustration with current and
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14
Sep

Never mistake motion for action

"Never mistake motion for action." Ernest Hemingway Fall is crazy. Just when you're getting used to
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03
Jul

Disturb Us

This poem is above my desk and has been for years.  It's a constant reminder to remain uncomfortable,
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01
Jun

Descend to Greatness

A focus group called Western Culture Global says this about western culture's values  "Western culture holds that
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29
May

Love If. Love Because. Love Period.

There seems to be three different approaches to the big L word.  When I say LOVE, I don't
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09
May

Promise = battles

When God gives you a promise, he invites you into battle. When David fought Goliath, there were at least 1000
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