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I’m back! Where did I go? Into an oblivion of hectic real-life engagement. And I needed to take my hands off the wheel of things that don’t matter. Like this blog. I like this blog, it’s a lovely outlet. But I have so much outlet in other area’s of life right now that I didn’t

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Let Your Pastors Wife Be Herself: This is good. Above all, please remember that your pastor’s wife is human. She will make terrible mistakes. She will say stupid things. She will have days when she is selfish and self-centered. She will go into spiritual slumps. I know because I do all of this and more. But, one

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Top 10 Misquoted Lines From C.S. Lewis: Well this is interesting. And sure makes me want to do better at checking my source when quoting someone. You Too; A Call To End Violence Against Women: Violence against women is a pervasive issue, and the women in our churches are not immune. Mary Kassian writes about how violence

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Its been about a hundred years since I’ve done one of these. But in my defense over the last two months I’ve started pastoral work, fostered two kids, done the back-to-school insanity and took care of my family in the process. It’s been a scene man. This little blog is last on the list when

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Grace And The Non-Instagrammable Church: This is true. When we can get over the fact that the church isn’t Instagram-ready, something amazing happens. When we own up to our messiness, we actually open the door for real, undiluted, unadulterated grace. I mean, the mess is exactly what grace is for! You wouldn’t need grace at

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It has been such a challenge trying to get to this blog for some reason. Life has allowed little time and inspiration in order for good writing. So I apologize for the crickets over here. I’m hoping for a change of pace soon and some much-needed stimulated motivation. Marriage Is The Gold Standard Of Family

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On Daughters And Dating – How To Intimidate Suitors: “Instead of intimidating all your daughter’s potential suitors, raise a daughter who intimidates them just fine on her own. Because you know what’s intimidating? Strength and dignity. Deep faith. Self-assuredness. Wisdom. Kindness. Humility. Industriousness. Those are the bricks that build the wall that withstands the advances

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Love Your Neighbor Enough To Speak Truth: Out of all the responses to Jen Hatmaker’s recent controversy, this is the one to read. Rosaria Butterfield nails it…Today, I hear Jen’s words—words meant to encourage, not discourage, to build up, not tear down, to defend the marginalized, not broker unearned power—and a thin trickle of sweat

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Can The Religious Right Be Saved?: I can’t possibly encourage more for everyone to watch this! It is maybe the most important speech for this election. And I don’t believe that is an over-statement. Yes, its long (the actually speech begins at about 4 min). But get cozy and watch it! Please! Jen Hatmaker Controversy:

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The Perfect Spouse Will Not Complete You: We should be diligent about making sure we are well-coupled before heading down the wedding aisle. We should understand our motivations, we should set biblically-informed standards and expectations, and we should use careful discernment. But our hope is not in finding the perfect spouse but in resting in