Tag: Spiritual Zeal
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When I was in college, one of my favorite classes was a linguistics class. Part of the course involved participating in experiments designed by researchers in the linguistics lab. One experiment, in particular, was created to study lexical influence on perception — in simpler terms, how what we see can affect what we hear. Each…
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Today on Adullam’s Edge… let’s talk about being broke, both in the wallet and in the soul. Have you ever noticed how being poor is basically getting charged a “broke tax” everywhere you turn? If you’ve got thirty grand sitting in the bank, you can stroll into a dealership, slap the cash on the table…
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Before I get to the meat of this post, I just want to be clear: what follows isn’t polished theology or some perfectly structured message. These are simply thoughts written in the middle of wrestling with loss, sadness, and the weight of a terrible event. It may feel a little scattered, but I believe it…
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We live in a world that wants everything yesterday. Two-day shipping? Too slow. Microwave popcorn? Not fast enough. If we could download dinner straight into our mouths, we’d do it. But God doesn’t work like DoorDash. He works like a slow crockpot meal — the kind that smells amazing all day and is worth the…
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We tend to live like tomorrow is a given. The calendar is marked, the alarm is set, the to-do list is half-checked, and the coffee pot is prepped for another day. We go about our business as though time is something we can bank, or at least something polite enough to send a warning notice…
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Yesterday was one of those days where I decided to finally fix an “annoyance” in my life. For me, that meant buying a bigger duffle bag for my 24-hour shift at work. The old bag had become this overstuffed, zipper-busting lump that made mornings way more frustrating than they needed to be. I’d have to…
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Introduction: When Your Reflection Talks Back Ever had one of those moments where you catch your reflection and think, “Oh wow, I really need some sleep”? Or worse, “Is that how I really look when I’m talking to people?” If you’re like me, you’ve probably made a face at yourself in the mirror more times…
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Play Now on Spotify! Alabaster Box – Cece Winans Welcome to a new segment on the blog: Worship Wednesday! Each week, I’ll highlight a worship song that has impacted me and explore how it can deepen our faith and transform our lives. Worship is more than just music—it’s a powerful connection to God that helps…
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The Art of Procrastinating Ministry Look, I get it. Life is a whirlwind of obligations. Work, school, soccer practice, PTA meetings, meal planning, and—oh yeah—bathing the kids so they don’t smell like a pack of feral raccoons. Somewhere in the mix, you might squeeze in five minutes to sit down before realizing you forgot to…
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When One Trip Just Isn’t Enough Let’s be real—some days feel like you’re carrying a 300-pound cross up a hill, and some days you’re just trying to carry your groceries inside in one trip. And if you’re anything like me, you’re gonna try and muscle through it, even when logic, common sense, and the screaming…