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Tagged with: false hope, false security, false teachers, god's wrath, gospel, purpose-driven, repentance and faith, salvation through christ alone, titanic
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God’s Plan for Your Life: The Second Apple
As we recuperate from a week of Turkey and Stuffing (or was it being stuffed like a turkey?) I spent some time on our long, multi-state drive home thinking about being thankful. I came across this video that really hit…
Tagged with: gospel, onesimus, purpose-driven heresy, rick warren, sermon on the mount indicative imperative, ungrateful christians
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Teaching my Dog to use His iPhone!
OK, it’s getting a big frustrating. About a month ago, I bought our family dog, Boomer the Pug, an iPhone. I’m trying to get him to use it and he’s just not getting it. I’ve tried everything, treats, positive reinforcement,…
Tagged with: act like a christian, fallen world, fuit of the spirit, good christian kids, gospel, moralism, moralistic therapeutic deism, nice christian children, sanctification
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The Worst Birthday Party Ever
After looking forward all week to the festivities, I walked into Chuck E. Cheese’s and looked for the guest of honor. He sat, tucked away in a corner, nearly hidden from view by the beautiful decorations, signs, and balloons which…
Tagged with: church focus, church growth, gospel, Jesus, JIMB songs, pragmatism, seeker driven, seeker sensitive, worst birthday ever
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“My Mommy Said!”
Having 3 kids of my own, and working and coaching kids for more than 20 years, there’s one scene that seems to play itself out with great frequency: “My Mommy Said!” It usually involves a kid trying to get their…
Tagged with: false prophets, gospel, itching ears, Jesus, of first importance, preach the word, seeker driven
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“It’s Not Supposed to Be Like This!”
Walking in downtown Austin this morning I saw an elderly homeless woman storm from a bus and slam her bag of belongings onto the bus stop bench. She was hysterical, angry, and violent. There had been some sort of disturbance…
Greatness: My Birthday Post
Today is my birthday. I turn “21 for the second time”, or 42. I’m nostalgic by nature, but my birthday is always a day I take to reflect; to look around and see who has stood the test of time,…
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