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Snow Day Reflections
March 2, 2009 2

This is what Charlotte looks like today. So I spent the first half of the day at home before venturing out this afternoon. It all got me thinking to snow days gone by. Growing up in Dallas, Texas, we didn’t have too many of them. In fact, I remember several very serious ice days — Read the full article…

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LoveDare Is Coming
February 27, 2009 0

This Sunday launches LoveDare, a new series based on the book of the same name. This series will address relationships, romance, and, yes, marriage. Check it out: Why this series at this time? Because we’re serious about addressing the marriage crisis in our community. We believe this one will help. We’re also combining the LoveDare Read the full article…

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Some Things I Like
February 26, 2009 2

Random reflections on things I really appreciate about life: Lime Tostitos. Once I eat the first one I can NOT stop. Colin Cowherd. ESPN Radio host each day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. He makes mid-day driving a treat, not a chore. Smart, witty, insightful. I would like to preach like Colin Cowherd does Read the full article…

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Happy?
February 25, 2009 0

Here’s something I teach on with regularity: God is not concerned with your happiness. He’s concerned with your obedience. That’s not an easy truth. It’s not a pleasant truth. But it is a “true” truth. And it comes with a promise: any time we pursue happiness as a goal, whenever we “just want to be Read the full article…

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Why We Do What We Do (And Tongues, Revisited)
February 23, 2009 1

Last week, I received this email from someone in the church: I experienced something on Monday, while fasting, that I wanted to share with you. I’m not sure where to start, so I’ll just say it. On Monday afternoon, I closed my eyes and prayed aloud that the Lord would loosen my tongue so that Read the full article…

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