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Introduction Ever catch yourself wondering if your faith is more of a checklist than a genuine journey? That’s what hit me when I read Matthew 7:21-23: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.…
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I’m not a pastor. I’m just a guy who writes his musings on the internet, hoping someone besides myself is reading them (and if not, well, at least I’m entertained). But man, pastors have a tough job. Think about it—every week, they have to come up with a fresh sermon. That’s like writing a book…
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Have you ever been so focused on guarding something that you forgot why it mattered in the first place? That’s the idea that hit me square between the eyes while watching The Book of Eli. Now, I won’t spoil the whole movie for you (because if you haven’t seen it, you really should), but here’s…
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Let’s talk about something that ruffles feathers in some circles—technology in the church. Now, I’m not just talking about the church livestream or the coffee shop POS system in the foyer (because yes, even the church coffee needs a tech upgrade sometimes). I mean all of it—AI tools, social media, sermon-writing software, and even apps…
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Have you ever met a jerk? I use the word jerk because the one in my mind is definitely not safe for work—or church. But of course you have. We all have. I’m not talking about genuinely evil people, just the everyday jerks. The guy who cuts you off in traffic, then has the audacity…
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Alright, let’s be real—talking about the end times isn’t exactly a feel-good, cozy campfire conversation. You’re probably not going to see it on a Hallmark movie anytime soon. But Jesus talked about it, Paul warned about it, and John had an entire Revelation about it—so maybe we should, too. When we read 2 Timothy 3:1-5,…
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Alright, confession time—I’m about to miss church for three months. Between a class I’m taking and my work schedule, I’ll be out every single Sunday for a whole season. And let me tell you, if you’re anything like me, just thinking about that gives you a little anxiety.I start worrying about missing an important message…
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The Danger of Familiarity Have you ever heard a story so often that its weight begins to fade? It’s a danger we don’t often recognize, but it’s real. The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is one of those stories. We’ve all heard about the crown of thorns, the flogging, the nails. We’ve seen the paintings, the…
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Introduction Valentine’s Day. The annual tradition of overpriced flowers, desperate last-minute Walgreens runs, and enough chocolate to single-handedly keep the dentist industry booming. We all know the drill. But beyond the Hallmark cards and fancy dinners, what does this day actually mean? Is love just about big romantic gestures, or is there something deeper we…
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Good morning, Y’all! Let’s talk about something we all know deep down—when a woman prays, things happen! Now, I don’t mean to throw us men under the bus, but the truth is, sometimes our prayers seem to hit the ceiling and bounce right back down. But the women? Oh, the women get answers! Now, before…