Social Media, Divisiveness, And A Decline In Civility. . .
Is anyone else tempted to scream “Enough already!!”? The back and forth on social media, much of it between acquaintances and friends, seems to have become more volatile in recent days. Conversations that should be had face-to-face and one-on-one are…
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It Only Takes A Generation To Lose A Generation. . .
Our calling is to nurture the next generation in the Lord. I love the resolve of the Psalmist in Psalm 71:17&18. . . “O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. So…
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Peanut Butter Armpits, Youth Ministry, And The Death Of A Son. . .
Earth’s groanings for release from the curse of sin into the freedom of final redemption screamed out loud and clear again yesterday. A link popped up in my feed informing me of the sudden and unexpected death of Tim Challies’…
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Take 1-Minute To Pray With Me For Our Nation. . .
Today I am drawn to The Book Of Common Prayer, and what’s called the prayer for our country. . .
Election Eve Prayer For A Divided People. . . A Teachable Moment. . .
“Lord, teach us to pray.” The disciples had been watching Jesus pray, and now they wanted some lessons. What follows are instructions from Jesus in the form of The Lord’s Prayer. As I read that passage in Luke 11 this…
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Full Moon Faith. . .
This morning I popped the front door open at 6am to get a feel for the temperature outside. There in the sky was a beautiful full moon. I took a few minutes to stare. It was incredible. When I came…
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Abuse In The Church. . . Read And Discuss. . .
Here’s the simple version of how his abuse of multiple young girls played out. . . in reverse. The long-term damage caused by the church system is immeasurable. The long-term damage and trauma he caused is immeasurable. He is in…
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News Media As Gatekeepers. . . A Prayer For Truth. . .
Over the course of the last several months I have found myself thinking and speaking these words more frequently in conversations with myself and others: “I don’t know who or what to believe.” I have had a growing distrust in what…
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Justin Bieber’s Loneliness. . . Is Our Teachable Ministry Moment. . .
I‘ve watched it several times. . . and every time it feels a bit like getting punched in the gut. It’s short, minimalist, direct. . . and it hits hard. Since being released last Friday, the video for Justin Bieber’s…
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Our Girls Are Teetering On The Edge. . . A Helpful Resource. . .
I have one wife, two daughters, and two granddaughters. Over the years, our ministry has allowed us to minister directly to thousands of teenage girls. My concern for our girls skyrocketed over thirty-five years ago when a two-hour car ride…
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Has Quarantine Helped The Kids?
We weren’t too far into the Covid-19 panic when glimmers of great hope began to appear in my neighborhood. Kids were riding their bikes up and down the street. Families were taking walks together at all times of the day.…
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More Sobering Allegations Of Abuse. . .
As long as it continues happening, we cannot talk about it too much. That’s why once again, today, I am thinking out loud about allegations of sexual abuse that have been made against a high-profile worship leader in the church. This…
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