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Writing Love Letters for Peace
Maybe the greatest work of peace isn’t about winning arguments but embodying peace itself. Maybe the way we speak, act, and carry ourselves is the first step in the peacemaking process.
Culture
Six Questions To Ask Before You Tweet
Before social media, a snail mail letter to the editor of your local newspaper was about the only way to make your voice heard. Now Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Wordpress, and Google+ make it easy for anyone to shout out their opinion on any topic, at any time. In fact,
Culture
10 Books That Changed My Life and Ministry
A fellow pastor emailed me with some kind words, and a suggestion -- blog about the 10 books that changed my life and ministry. What a great idea, and here goes, Clay! Of course, the Bible goes without saying, but I said it anyway to avoid unnecessary comments on its
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Smile, It’s Thanksgiving!
Smile, It's Thanksgiving! Philippians 4:4-9 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your
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Thanksgiving message
I just posted a Thanksgiving message that I'll preach tonight at our community Thanksgiving service. Titled Smile, It's Thanksgiving! it's a brief message based on Philippians 4:4-9 where Paul encourages us to "rejoice always." I hope your Thanksgiving is a wonderful