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Will God Give Us Peace?
In a chaotic and violent world, does Christ really promise peace? We look at the second week of advent and the promise of peace for the believer.
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4 Tips for Advent
Advent is the time to prepare for Christ's return. Here are a few thoughts on preparation.
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What Does It Mean That Creation Groans?
In the waiting and anticipation of a newborn child, we see a picture of Christ and His work on the cross.
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Should Christians Be Engaged in Politics?
Should Christians vote? And should they be engaged in civic politics? Jeremy Howard tackles this question in his latest blog.
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Is It Okay To Tear Down Traditions?
It seems like today, anything associated with the past can quickly become unpopular and disregarded. Is it okay to get rid of traditions or do we risk a greater loss?
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What I Learned From Persian Rugs
We are broken and need a Savior, but in that brokenness, we can bring glory to God.
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Is There Any Good in Loss and Grief?
“Grief confuses us by spinning us around to face backward, because memories are all we have left, but of course it isn’t the past we mourn when someone dies; it’s the future.” The quote above is from a book I started today called Lost & Found: A Memoir
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The Last Payphone In New York
A thought struck me this week. Finding permanence yet adapting to a temporal world. In the torrent of heavy news stories that flowed out of the little screen in my hand, one of little consequence sifted to the surface and planted this thought in my mind. This week, the last
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When You Can’t See The Forest for the Beam In Your Eye
I was raised in a home that had a strong emphasis on personal responsibility. I knew if I came home with complaints against teachers, friends, enemies, establishment, etc., I could expect to hear this question. “But what did you do?” I hated this at the time. I wanted my parents
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The Toilet Always Flushes Twice
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you may remember my bathroom project and a toilet with a mysterious double flush. The project continues and the toilet still flushes twice, but there is progress. Last night, my friend, Jay, came out to the house to help me
An Empty Swear Jar Doesn’t Make You Holy
Neil Armstrong was a man that, from all accounts, counted his words. He did not speak the first thing that came to his mind. His speech was measured, calculated, and cool. He was the antithesis in some respects of the brasher and outspoken, Buzz Aldrin. In a program of cutthroat
Do I Love Everyone On The Train?
In the rushing kaleidoscope of clickbait titles that jump out of my phone screen every week, one, in particular, caught my eye. ‘Tell everyone on this train I love them’: The meaning of a hero’s final words. The article was written by Maeven Higgins, an Irish podcaster and comedian,