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A writer focused on equipping Christians to engage more lovingly and effectively across societal divisions
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Real Talk with God
One of the most life-changing things that I ever learned how to do was engage in honest conversation with God – i.e., “Real Talk.” I would use the word “prayer,” but if you’re anything like me, by the time you… Read More ›
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Suffering and the Idolatry of Pain
Throughout my 20’s, I spent a great deal of time and energy thinking about suffering. I immersed myself in the language of Lamentations 3 and filled multiple journals with excruciating detail about my tortured emotional life. It was part of… Read More ›
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Beyond Boundary Lines
A couple of weeks ago, I was looking over the landscaping in my backyard. The former homeowners designed it, and I was admiring the layout. It was the first time I was conscious of the particular way that boundary lines… Read More ›
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Spiritual Deadheading
So that you aren’t misled by the title, I’ll say up front that this post is not about the wanderings of the dedicated fans of a certain 70’s and 80’s rock band. Deadheading in this case actually alludes to a… Read More ›
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Rooted and Grounded
I sometimes get discouraged when I don’t see growth in a particular area in my life after a certain amount of time. Sometimes it’s over a period of weeks, months, or even years; at other times, it seems like it’s… Read More ›
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Revelation
Can I even begin to grasp all the ways that my understanding settles in places that are profoundly shy of ultimate spiritual reality (i.e., God’s glorious truths)? And yet because I am often deceived, I fail to perceive just how… Read More ›
