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I’m so offended!
We live in a world where offense is everywhere, amplified by social media and fueled by fragile conversations but as followers of Jesus, we are called to rise above it. Offense is a trap that isolates, hardens hearts, and robs us of peace, yet Scripture shows us a higher way: overlook wrongs, stay rooted…
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Living in the In-Between
There is a strange, quiet space that exists every year, the week between Christmas and New Year’s. The presents have been opened, the leftovers are still in the fridge, the carols fade from playlists, and yet the fresh energy of a new year hasn’t quite arrived. It’s what I call the in-between. It’s even…
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Why Shepherds?: The Christmas Story we Often Miss
The Christmas Story We Think We Know Every Christmas morning growing up, my family would gather in the living room before a single gift was opened. My dad would read the story of Jesus’ birth (something we do to this day) and then pray a very, very long prayer while we kids squirmed, desperate…
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God Became a Baby: The Astonishing Humility at the Heart of Christmas
In a season filled with lights, carols, and celebration, it’s easy to forget the heartbeat of Christmas, God stepping into our world so no one would ever have to feel alone. What Comes to Mind When You Think About Christmas? For many, Christmas brings to mind cozy lights, warm gatherings, carols, and nativity scenes.…
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When Sheep Bite: Loving People Through Criticism in Ministry
Ministry is a beautiful, messy calling, one that walks hand in hand with both the brokenness and brilliance of humanity. In this honest reflection, we share some of the hardest words we’ve heard in decades of pastoral ministry, the kind that sting long after they’re spoken and the deeper lessons they’ve taught us about…
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Belonging: The Hidden Door Every Church Must Open – Part 3
Walking into a church for the first time can be both hopeful and intimidating. Beneath every handshake and smile lies a deep human desire to be seen, known, and loved. Connection and belonging aren’t just nice additions to church life; they’re at the very core of what it means to be the body of…
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When Hunger Meets His Presence
This is the story of a night under a simple white tent in Sri Lanka where expectations were shattered – not by production, but by hunger. A room full of students cried out for God with such longing that Heaven responded in a way that no sermon could have orchestrated. What I thought would…
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Why Belonging Matters: Inside the Journey of Every Newcomer – Belonging Series Part 2
The Gigantic First Step Stepping into a new church for the very first time can be daunting. It’s a journey often taken with a mix of hope, fear, and a deep, unspoken longing for connection. While a congregation may see a new face as an exciting addition, or not notice it at all, it’s…
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Known For Love or Hate?
This article challenges Christians to reflect on how often they are perceived – not as loving, but as judgmental. It calls for the radical love Jesus modeled, sharing a powerful story from a club outreach where a woman’s raw question exposed the deep wounds left by misrepresentation in the Church. Ask someone outside the Church what they think of Christians and the answers can sting: judgmental,…
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When Heaven Fills the Room
The presence of God has the power to transform even the darkest places. This post shares a true story where the team prayed for God’s presence to fill the room and watched hearts soften and atmospheres shift as His light broke through. The Power of His Presence There’s something powerful about the presence of…