Bitter or Better? Bitter or Better?
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Bitter or Better?

One of the most gentle people I know has a customer who hates him. He’s made up his mind and there’s no changing it. My friend goes the extra mile and then 7 more for…

The Motivation of Grace The Motivation of Grace
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The Motivation of Grace

This post is taken from John Lynch’s book On My Worst Day and used with permission. John rocked our world at Radical Mentor Bootcamp in February. We highly recommend his books and all the materials…

How Are You Defined? How Are You Defined?
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How Are You Defined?

A young dad pours out his heart over his teenaged son. The kids’ been taught to do the right thing . . . loved consistently, mentored, challenged and developed to be a college freshman who…

Scot-Free and Debt-Free Scot-Free and Debt-Free
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Scot-Free and Debt-Free

Imagine you have a teenage son. You’ve told him what he’s to do. It’s for his own good . . . for his protection . . . because you love him. But let’s say he…

Empathy for Jesus Empathy for Jesus
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Empathy for Jesus

Day in and day out, Christ-followers ask Jesus to have empathy for them. To ‘be with them’. We thank Jesus for His love and forgiveness. We rest knowing He “feels us”. . . that He…

Is Jesus Satisfied With Me? Is Jesus Satisfied With Me?
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Is Jesus Satisfied With Me?

Growing up Baptist, my mind runs to the B.B. McKinney hymn “I am Satisfied”. Written in 1926, it had a good tune, but bad theology. First verse… I am satisfied with Jesus, He has done so…

The Laws of Applause The Laws of Applause
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The Laws of Applause

Years ago, somebody taught me “You won’t have peace until you figure out who your audience is, and God is the only audience that matters.” While this is true, living it out risks two misunderstandings:…

Lucky or Blessed Lucky or Blessed
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Lucky or Blessed

The mechanic kept saying ‘blessed’. “I’ve been blessed.” “You were sure blessed with that one.” On and on. Thinking I’ll throw out a ‘faith flag’ and find a new ‘brother’,  I said “You keep talking…

37 Vials 37 Vials
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37 Vials

Last week, I had an initial consultation with the Emory Lung Transplantation Center. They told me I needed to be sicker to get a lung transplant. Go figure. But to access my overall health and…

He’s Here He’s Here
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He’s Here

I just lost a good friend. As they say, “He went on to be with the Lord.” Or did he? Ken had been around church forever. When I got to know him, he and his…