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I Have Decided | Thoughts from the GardenI Have Decided | Thoughts from the Garden

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020

I have recently been blessed by the Lord with an amazing group of Christian fellows from Seedbed. I got connected to the Daily Text through another study a few weeks[...]

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No Fear?No Fear?

March 29, 2020March 29, 2020
Fire isolated on a black background.

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil…” Psalm 23:4 These are, as the probably not Chinese curse goes, interesting times.[...]

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Mountains and ValleysMountains and Valleys

June 2, 2019June 2, 2019
Mountain behind the Valley of Dry Bones of Ezekiel

Over the years I have noticed Christian music has trends in themes. A few years ago everyone was doing variations of Amazing Grace and using the word atmosphere. A little[...]

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Killing Me Softly | The Abortion WarsKilling Me Softly | The Abortion Wars

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019
Fight to end abortion

I don’t know about you, but my heart has been breaking for weeks now. It began with heaviness as the Covington Catholic School lies spread through my friends on Facebook,[...]

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Dangerous Faith in a Safe Space World | God Talk: NazarethDangerous Faith in a Safe Space World | God Talk: Nazareth

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019

We had a great sermon this past Sunday. I never had the pleasure of listening to Pastor Raf, as he is affectionately called, preach, and it was surely a blessing.[...]

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Facebook is a Wonder – Spit Take | God Talk: NazarethFacebook is a Wonder – Spit Take | God Talk: Nazareth

January 6, 2019January 6, 2019

I must be brief tonight, as I need to get up early for church tomorrow, and brevity has never been my strong suit. But, as I begin this new year,[...]

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Ear Training | God Talk: NazarethEar Training | God Talk: Nazareth

January 2, 2019January 2, 2019

I’ve loved music since I was a kid. I always had an ear for melody. My Dad gave me my first instrument, a guitar, when I was five years old.[...]

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Comfort Zone | God Talk: NazarethComfort Zone | God Talk: Nazareth

November 1, 2018November 1, 2018

I do find it so intimidating when there are several messages in my head at once, and God demands, “Write!” without first telling me which parts go with what. I[...]

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Daddy Issues | God Talk: NazarethDaddy Issues | God Talk: Nazareth

October 29, 2018October 29, 2018

I’ve struggled with some things since I arrived here in Virginia back in March. As God called me out, repeatedly, to start writing consistently again here in this space, I[...]

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Never Alone | Do I believe?Never Alone | Do I believe?

July 24, 2018July 24, 2018

It’s been an interesting journey coming to this place, physically and existentially, where I find myself these days. There is a message that’s been repeating, with increasing volume for months[...]

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Community v. MissionCommunity v. Mission

July 2, 2018July 2, 2018

When Corey and I left our long time church for good back in January of 2017 the Lord had already graciously provided a new community for us. The previous fall[...]

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Silent WeepingSilent Weeping

November 8, 2017November 8, 2017

It’s been a weird couple days, and it’s strange the things that hit you. Sunday we hear of a church shooting. It touches me, of course, it does. Yet, no[...]

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A Heart | To Have or Not to HaveA Heart | To Have or Not to Have

November 2, 2017November 2, 2017

http://gty.im/499061909 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. ~ Psalm 73:26 A phrase is coming up a lot lately. It’s one[...]

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Believing | God, The Devil and DemonsBelieving | God, The Devil and Demons

August 15, 2017August 15, 2017

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.  ~ 1 Peter 5:8 The Struggle I realized this week that I’ve been struggling for some time with God. Over the last[...]

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Being HolyBeing Holy

January 27, 2017January 27, 2017

I was scrolling Facebook on my phone the other day (which explains why I missed the context of the comment that caught my eye), and I ran across a statement[...]

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Being FreeBeing Free

January 26, 2017January 26, 2017

We live in a country where we talk a lot about freedom, often equating the concept with our rights. Having been fairly engaged in political discourse for more than a[...]

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The Gospel of the UnchurchedThe Gospel of the Unchurched

January 4, 2017January 4, 2017

It’s the beginning of the New Year. Among most churches that means some reflection about intentions for the year ahead. Among Methodists, and I imagine other denominations that view themselves[...]

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