2 a.m. Anxiety

2 a.m. Anxiety

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Earlier this week I found myself awake in the middle of the night again, laying there in bed and worrying. I fretted about money: Would I be able to pay for next month’s utility bill? Did I pay this month’s credit card bill? How did I find myself...
Remembering a Friend

Remembering a Friend

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I wrote this blog post a few years ago, and felt it should be shared again today … * * * My roommate Mike would come home at the end of the day, and inevitably he would talk about Libby, a beautiful godly young woman from church. She was different, and he was...
Communication Sandwich

Communication Sandwich

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Well Done I appreciate the dynamic conversations we’ve have on the blog. The breadth of perspectives is thought-provoking, pushing us to think beyond our Christian assumptions. I’ve got a suggestion on how to improve the discussion even more: Use the...
What Makes for Good Worship?

What Makes for Good Worship?

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I’ve been serving in my church’s worship team regularly for the past few months. We have five services each weekend, so I can’t help but think about the songs I’m playing on stage. I’ve found myself wondering how we on the worship team...
Sexual Compassion

Sexual Compassion

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For the past few years I’ve found myself especially aware of the challenges experienced by those who deal with same-sex attraction. Something Gary Thomas wrote in an article published in 2009, “Sexual Compassion,” gave me fresh insight into this...
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