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A Christian Nation
This past Sunday, thousands gathered on the National Mall to “rededicate America to God.” I was away that week, but I cannot let it pass without saying something. A nation cannot be Christian. Only people can. And the version of… Continue reading
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The Way Has a Cost
Jesus said “I am the way” and then one of his earliest followers showed us exactly what walking that way costs. This week we look at what genuine witness requires and what it might mean to actually follow. Continue reading
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Four Things the Early Church Did
The early church in Acts 2 had no building fund, no social media strategy, no political action committee, and no marketing plan. And somehow it changed the world. What were they doing that we’re not? And why is the American… Continue reading
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When the Doors Are Locked
Fear didn’t end on Easter Sunday. For many of us, and for much of the American church, the doors are still locked. What does it mean to live as though the resurrection didn’t really change anything, and what Jesus does… Continue reading
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Life Has the Final Word
Mary Magdalene didn’t go to the tomb expecting good news. She went because she loved someone who was dead and she didn’t know what else to do. John is very deliberate about telling us it’s still dark when she arrives.… Continue reading
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When Hope Feels Delayed
Have you ever prayed for something — and gotten nothing back? Not a no. Not a yes. Just silence. Week after week. Month after month. Maybe years. And you’re starting to wonder if the line is even connected anymore. If… Continue reading
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Learning to See
25 He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” – John 9:25 There is a man sitting at the side of the road in John… Continue reading
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Thirst
We live in the most hydrated society in human history. Seriously, water basically comes out of the wall. We carry it around in insulated tumblers. Bottles roll around on the floor of our cars. We even set reminders to drink.… Continue reading
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Leaving What Is Familiar
When was the last time your faith actually cost you something? Not an inconvenience. Not giving up Netflix for Lent so you can feel disciplined and then binge watch it all of April to catch up. I mean something real,… Continue reading
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