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“Solutionists” Launch — “Problemists”
April 10, 2015 0

A lot of folks are good at pointing out problems. But precious few excel at pinpointing solutions. At Good Shepherd we are committed to becoming less of the former and more of the latter. So join us in this season after Easter in which we will journey with the Old Testament hero Nehemiah as he Read the full article…

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#TBT — Easter, 1991
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#TBT — Easter, 1991
April 9, 2015 0

This photo is from March 31, 1991, my first-ever Easter while in full-time ministry. Our daughter Taylor was 18 months old, and Julie and I were . . . well, we were 24 years younger than we are right now. We’re in front of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in Monroe, NC, and I still Read the full article…

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Why I Hate Preacher Competition. And Why I Love It.
April 8, 2015 0

If you know me at all, you know I am extremely competitive. I suppose I can blame it on my tennis days.  Growing up I was consumed with the desire to be the #1 player for my age in Texas, and in order to do that, you have to beat all the other kids.  While Read the full article…

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Best. News. Ever. An Easter Sermon
April 7, 2015 0

I gave this message five times between 5 p.m. this past Saturday and 12:30 p.m. on Easter Sunday. My memory worked well almost every time — some sermons have a “flow” that is easy to maintain and recollect, and this was one of them. It also has one of my favorite bottom lines: The power Read the full article…

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Talk About A Three Day Weekend!
April 3, 2015 0

One haunting remembrance of the crucifixion. Six exuberant celebrations of the resurrection. Best. News. Ever. Good Shepherd Holy Weekend 2015.   #4U

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