Pre-Clean Before the Deep Clean
We have decided in the Laxton house to hire someone to clean our home a couple times a month. Given our busy schedules both at…
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Thanksgiving; Giving Thanks
This morning, I whip into Starbucks before staff meeting to get me my usual Venti Dark Roast Coffee. Interestingly, instead of Starbucks brewing the “Thanksgiving”…
Investing in and Taking Inventory of our Sanctification
We invest in what we love. Take a quick second to think about that statement. It’s true isn’t it? If you love your job, you…
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That’s Not What I Ordered: Clarifying Christ’s Kingdom
Have you ever been to a restaurant and ordered something only to find that it was nothing like you imagined? For instance, when on a…
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God and Giving
Giving is discussed quite frequently in Christian circles. Christians are encouraged to emulate God in their giving. But where do we learn about God and giving? One of…
How to Love Your Wife as Christ Loved the Church
This coming August will mark the twelfth anniversary for Joannie and I. Like any marriage, we have had our ups and down, highs and lows,…
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By Our Wounds: The Gracious Breaking from God
Regardless of whether one is a Christian or not, pain, suffering, and trials are a part of life. Whether it is the loss of a…
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Review and Interaction of “Desiring the Kingdom” by James K. A. Smith
James K. A. Smith sets out to argue, in his work, Desiring the Kingdom, that liturgy (worship), whether sacred or secular, shape and constitute our…
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Self-Righteousness: Six Identifiers for those Blinded by Self-Righteousness
Being a father provides you a front row seat peering into the manifestation of self-righteousness. When something goes wrong, and one of my children are…
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There are no Naughty Kids
Just like many, I love the Christmas season. This is why I spend my car rides listening to Christmas music; and prompt the kids to…
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