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The Breath of Life
As I’ve been visiting small groups to go through this study, several people have spoken up to say something like, “I wish I could see an answer key!” or “I’d love to hear your answers to these questions,” and today I want to honor those voices (while reminding / encouraging these same voices: You’re called…
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Staying Power
This past weekend, I had the privilege of serving as the Lay Director for Fort Myers Great Banquet #40. Named after one of Jesus’ teaching illustrations, recorded in Luke 14:15-24, the Great Banquet “is an orderly, structured weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christians.” Guests spend 72 hours experiencing authentic community and…
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Sacred Spaces
When we’re sitting with a group of Christians, praying to God, it’s just like we’re having a conversation, with God as one of the participants. We’re united in Christ, by the power of the Spirit, as we all approach the Father’s throne together. God is holy, and we’re in his holy presence there.
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in ministry this week
Every time I visit a small group, I am so blessed by the authentic conversations that happen there. People aren’t afraid to ask hard questions, or to admit when something is hard for them to grasp or embrace for themselves. It’s a space for vulnerability, and a space to work through ideas with others who…
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“What We Believe” (1)
This week, my local church started a seven-week series (essentially following the Lent season, the seven weeks leading up to Easter / Resurrection Sunday). It’s called “What We Believe,” as we’re diving deep into Scripture and considering the most crucial foundations of the Christian faith.
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About that Super Bowl commercial…
Ultimately, while I do think the He Gets Us ad has its problems and in some cases only furthered the resentment some feel toward Westernized Christianity today, I’m thankful for the opportunity it’s provided for conversations about authentic Christianity.
Detroit, Reformed. 