GROW

I’m responsible for my own growth. what a staggering thought. but too often in our walk, we rely too heavily on the outside influences that become part of our lives. i’ll grow in the worship service. sunday school is my growth time. when i meet with my small group, i’ll [...]

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LIFE OUTSIDE THE CHURCH

imagine that? there is life outside the walls of the church. for so long, i was wrapped up in the business of the local body. not saying that’s a bad thing, but intensely focused on building those who came. and building is a good thing. the problem is that too [...]

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MISSIONAL?

so my mind continues to wander and wonder, during this busy “missions” time of the year. the time when all the churches begin to send their groups out and about to seek and serve. and while I’ve had my share of planned summer outings, my heart is unsettled at the continuous planning and plotting of [...]

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UNCERTAINTY?

did you ever find yourself in a place of uncertainty? a place you know you needed to be, still you’re unclear what the next step is. it’s a place of rest, yet a place of restlessness. the rest comes from Jesus and His promise to be the refuge one can run to in a time [...]

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