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[This article originally appeared on The Exchange with Ed Stetzer.] One of my favorite Christmas movies is Fred Claus, with Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, and…
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Recently I went with a couple of friends to the Starbucks Reserve in downtown Chicago. What an experience—especially as a coffee connoisseur! I couldn’t wait…
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I’m sure most of us have entered into the App store, found the app we wanted, and then proceeded to download it. As most know,…
Continue reading → “God’s Life for You” App: The Essence of the Christian Life
In our culture we are constantly looking for something to make life easier. We are looking for a communication device that makes communication easier. We…
Over my life there have been “special” things that have meant a lot to me. There have been special toys like my Teddy Ruxpin. [My…
I’m so glad it’s finally March. Why, you ask? Because it’s a new budget cycle. You see, Joannie and I have a monthly budget where…
Seasons have a way of shaping the content of our prayers. If in a season of crisis, our prayers typically include asking the Lord to…
Continue reading → Prayer and Politics: Four Things I’m Praying for During this Political Season
Parents, how many of you are intimidated at the thought of leading your family in daily devotions? And just so that we are on the…
Paul pens early in his letter to the Philippians, “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in your will…
There are many ingredients that come together to make a church grow. The most important, in my opinion, is the Spirit of God moving in…
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